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Sunday, February 22, 2026

The Inner Witness: Embodied Awareness, Neuroception, and Queer Pleasure By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D., SEP, MFT

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  For queer people, sexual desire often longs for wings—seeking to rise beyond the gravity of shame and heteronormative oppression. The qu...
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...
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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.
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