Hi, I’m Niloofar (she/her), a queer-feminist therapist and first-generation Iranian immigrant. I’m passionate about helping immigrants and creative individuals find balance and joy through creativity, play, and resilience building. As someone with roots in the Iranian diaspora, I deeply understand the complexities of navigating cultural identity and the struggles of exile.

My specialties include working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC, and first- and second-generation individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I integrate art psychotherapy, expressive arts, drama therapy, psychodrama, and restorative practices into my work, and I’m also trained in DBT and ACT. Together, we’ll engage in an experimental and trauma-informed process where you’ll take the lead unless you seek more guidance.

With a diverse background that ranges from theater to teaching arts, I’ve worked in crisis and drop-in centers for youth in NYC and currently facilitate online mind-body skills and trauma-informed expressive therapy groups for Iranian and Afghan communities in diaspora.

When I’m not working, I enjoy creating art and pottery inspired by mythical and folklore stories from my childhood.