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About Haleh
LCSW in Virginia with 25 years of experience, Haleh Royanian focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and mood concerns. She helps people facing relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, grief, and life changes such as divorce or immigration. Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Royanian uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she listens to what matters to the person and then works on concrete steps. That might mean noticing unhelpful thought patterns, practicing brief mindfulness exercises, or clarifying values to guide decisions.
She often helps people manage the everyday effects of anxiety and depression. For trauma and post-traumatic stress she focuses on safety, pacing, and skills for coping with strong emotions. For parents and caregivers the work typically centers on stress management and practical routines that reduce overwhelm.
Multicultural concerns and immigration issues are part of her practice. She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes stress, relationships, and coping. That can affect goals, timelines, and which strategies feel usable.
Her approach is collaborative and concrete. Clients set goals together and try methods that can be used between sessions. The emphasis is on making small, practical changes that improve day-to-day functioning.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can aid with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most and taking small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change upsetting patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood disorders, and social anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it supports coping with stress and trauma.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how past strategies have or haven’t helped. They then try methods together and adjust the plan based on what feels workable for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals also use online sessions to practice exercises, teach coping skills, and set homework that can be tried between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maine
Languages
English, Persian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, anger, self esteem, life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, divorce and separation, immigration challenges, and multicultural concerns.
What methods does she use in sessions?
The therapeutic approaches listed are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These are used to help with thoughts, behaviors, values clarification, and practical coping skills.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LCSW licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the client’s situation and chosen subscription plan.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.