Ariana Adibrad is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who blends evidence-based therapy with creativity, warmth, and a deep understanding of the immigrant family experience. Known for her unique fusion of art therapy, play therapy, EMDR, CBT, and ACT, Ariana creates an engaging and safe space for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and discover their strengths. With a background in working with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and parent-child relationships, Ariana brings both professionalism and heart to her sessions. Families appreciate her ability to turn therapy into a meaningful, practical, and often fun experience—whether through storytelling, art, movement, or gentle mind-body strategies. As an immigrant mother herself, Ariana connects deeply with the challenges families face while navigating new systems, cultural transitions, and generational differences. Her practice is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and the belief that every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and capable. If you want: ✔ a more casual Instagram-style version ✔ a more formal website version ✔ a bilingual Farsi–English version ✔ or a shorter 2–3 sentence version Just tell me!

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Nastaran Adibrad, Ph.D. is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario, Canada, and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), with over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, couples and sex therapy, and family counselling. She is a former faculty member of the Meli University of Iran and the author and translator of 11 published books, with more than 300 professional articles in the fields of psychology, relationships, and family therapy.

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