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Yasaman Sherbaf

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Yasaman

Yasaman Sherbaf is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients addressing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar challenges, as well as grief, trauma, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice also includes support for career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a wide range of interpersonal and identity concerns including codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

Her work draws on evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, existential exploration, and mindfulness practices. Yasaman emphasizes collaborative care, helping clients identify practical skills and new perspectives while also exploring deeper meaning, purpose, and cultural context.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, she aims to create a respectful environment where cultural and personal background inform treatment goals. With three years of experience as an LPC, she integrates coaching elements alongside clinical tools to support lasting change and clearer direction.

Practical Approaches and Online Support



Yasaman integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping in daily life. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful, blending skill-building with reflective work to meet each person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to choose the communication style that best supports progress and accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Yasaman help with?
She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related interpersonal issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach blends client-centered collaboration with evidence-informed methods such as CBT and DBT, plus existential and mindfulness practices to combine practical skills with exploration of meaning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has three years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential with licence number VA LPC 0701013049 and practices in Virginia.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She speaks English and Spanish and does accept international clients, which can help accommodate diverse language needs.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English, Spanish