"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become "
- Carl Jung
- Carl Jung
Ari Shahabaldiny, Psy.d, LMFT
(She/her/hers)
Dr. Ari is founder of Well Minded Therapy. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#86700), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Decentralization and Reprocessing), and has completed Level 1 Gottman Training for Couple Counseling. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from California University, Long Beach. She continued her journey and obtained her M.A. and Doctorate degree from Alliant International University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Ari has over 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and teenagers. She provided psychotherapy working with various areas such as depression, anxiety, couple counseling, trauma, premarital counseling, sexuality, non-monogamy, infidelity, bereavement, self-esteem and more.
"We all feel stuck at some point in our journey. My core belief leads my professional work. I believe in human beings' ability in healing and becoming the ideal self. I helped my clients in the past by empowering them, and providing a safe environment where they become in touch with their own capabilities. My theoretical orientation gravitates towards strength-based modalities which views the client in charge of their lives. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I tend to promote empowerment for my clients as I believe YOU are the only person in charge of your life and YOU can create the changes you desire, only by increasing your awareness and taking active participation in your journey. I am here to illuminate your path while you are consciously taking charge of your present and future".
Professional Memberships and Certifications:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists – CAMFT
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - AAMFT
EMDR International Association - EMDRI
Certified in Premarital Assessment and Counseling, PREPARE-ENRICH program
Certified Sex Therapist by The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists - AASECT
(She/her/hers)
Dr. Ari is founder of Well Minded Therapy. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#86700), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Decentralization and Reprocessing), and has completed Level 1 Gottman Training for Couple Counseling. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from California University, Long Beach. She continued her journey and obtained her M.A. and Doctorate degree from Alliant International University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Ari has over 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and teenagers. She provided psychotherapy working with various areas such as depression, anxiety, couple counseling, trauma, premarital counseling, sexuality, non-monogamy, infidelity, bereavement, self-esteem and more.
"We all feel stuck at some point in our journey. My core belief leads my professional work. I believe in human beings' ability in healing and becoming the ideal self. I helped my clients in the past by empowering them, and providing a safe environment where they become in touch with their own capabilities. My theoretical orientation gravitates towards strength-based modalities which views the client in charge of their lives. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I tend to promote empowerment for my clients as I believe YOU are the only person in charge of your life and YOU can create the changes you desire, only by increasing your awareness and taking active participation in your journey. I am here to illuminate your path while you are consciously taking charge of your present and future".
Professional Memberships and Certifications:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists – CAMFT
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - AAMFT
EMDR International Association - EMDRI
Certified in Premarital Assessment and Counseling, PREPARE-ENRICH program
Certified Sex Therapist by The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists - AASECT