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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A Gay Somatic Therapist’s Take on Netflix’s Boots

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  A Gay Somatic Therapist’s Take on Netflix’s Boots By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. Coming to terms with one’s gay identity has never been e...
Saturday, July 12, 2025

A Prideful Perspective on Growing Up Queer By Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D., SEP

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  Taking pride in our journeys of growing up and discovering our queer essence involves honoring the full diversity of our community. As a m...
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Goal Achievement Made Simple

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Having a clear sense of purpose can significantly enhance your motivation in life, and goal setting is a powerful way to cultivate that pu...
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Managing Nervous System Dysregulation Amid the Storm of Political Turmoil By Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D., SEP

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  You are not alone. Across the globe, hearts and minds stir in response to the political winds sweeping through the U.S. In my conversation...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Somatic Focused Trauma Therapy: You Have a Right to Heal by Payam Ghassemlou MFT, SEP, Ph.D.

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  For anyone who might be new to the body-inclusive psychotherapy method, below you will find a summary of a case that shows the effectivene...
Sunday, March 26, 2023

Earth, Love, Breath

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Breathing with the awareness that we are connected to all living beings including the Earth is a fundamental practice in many spiritual trad...
Sunday, August 28, 2022

Sleep Better

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   Click  to watch this video on improving sleep Having trouble sleeping is common. You are not alone. Let’s stay hopeful and overcome this ...
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Payam Ghassemlou SEP, MFT, Ph.D.
As a Psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) for over two decades, I have had the privilege of working with clients from different walks of life. These include but are not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual (LGBTQIA+), people of color, and people from diverse religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition, I have an interest and many years of experience helping professionals in creative fields to embrace their artistic gifts and fulfill their dreams. Moreover, I am skilled at creating a safe therapeutic space along with providing caring and time-efficient therapy.
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