Let's begin... together.
Good therapy starts with the right fit. That’s why our team of diverse clinicians offer a variety of specializations and modalities to support you.
Whether you're looking to continue therapy or begin for the first time, we want to meet your courage with the information you need to make the best decision.
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Signed,
Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, Psychologist *not currently accepting therapy clients, available for coaching, speaking, media, and professional consultation
Niloofar Alishahi, licensed creative arts therapist, board-certified *licensed in NY
Nichole Abdallah, AMFT *CA based, virtual
Seher Bajwa, AMFT, APCC *CA based, virtual
Jean Donabedian, AMFT, APCC *CA based, virtual
Marjan Modaresi, AMFT *CA based, virtual
Adena Sarkian, AMFT *CA based, virtual
Talia Tzouris, AMFT *CA based, virtual & in-person in Santa Barbara, CA
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meet the team:
Pauline Yeghnazar Peck
licensed clinical psychologist
Helping educate, empower, and encourage the children of immigrants to live full, free, meaningful lives.
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Hi, I’m Pauline (she/her), a psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples on their unique journeys. As a 1.5 generation immigrant (born in Iran and raised in the U.S.), SWANA woman (Persian-Armenian), and someone in an intercultural marriage, I bring a deeply personal, culturally informed perspective to my work. I specialize in helping children of immigrants bridge the mental health gaps between immigrant upbringings and western psychology, supporting you in doing the two-fold work of breaking harmful intergenerational cycles while reclaiming the goodness of your culture.
I am dedicated to decolonizing the mental field. My vision for supporting a diverse team of individuals dedicated to the same aims is how i founded noor. While i no longer accept new clients, i support the noor team through supervision, consultation and training.
From my free 𝖢𝖴𝖫𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤𝖣 book club and speaking engagements to individual and group coaching programs, from my boundaries course to speaking engagement, my work now centers around education, speaking, coaching, and more.
When I’m not thinking about culture and mental health, you’ll find me cooking and baking, playing with my two littles, connecting with nature, or reading a book (ok, ok, probably listening to it).
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𝖨𝖦 @paulinethepsychologist
Seher Bajwa
registered associate marriage and family therapist, Registered associate Professional Clinical Counselor
I support 1st gen women cultivate a sense of belonging and multicultural couples enhance their connections.
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Hi, I'm Seher (she/her), a therapist with a passion for empowering 1st/ 2nd generation women to cultivate a sense of belonging and supporting diverse couples strengthen their communication and enhance their connection. As a second-generation South Asian, Muslim woman with mixed Pakistani, British, Indian, and Irish heritage, I understand the complexities of navigating multiple identities. My own third-culture (born in the US, raised in the UAE) background fuels my commitment to supporting those who feel caught between worlds.
I specialize in working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC communities (especially South Asian and Muslim), and couples from mixed backgrounds. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges, I'm here to help. I integrate trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing, along with mindfulness and psychodynamic theories, to create a personalized healing journey.
My approach is compassionate, honest, and sometimes even a little humorous—I believe in connecting with you as a fellow human being, not just a clinician.
When I'm not in session, you can find me bowling or painting—two activities that help me recharge. Oh, and fun fact: my name means "dawn," symbolizing new beginnings, something I hope to help you embrace.
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Adena Sarkian
registered associate marriage and family therapist
I help individuals walk through the sacred journey of grief.
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Hi, I’m Adena (she/her), a grief therapist who helps individuals walk through the sacred journey of loss and life transitions. As a first-generation Middle Eastern Armenian, I bring a culturally informed perspective to my work, supporting clients as they navigate grief while honoring their unique experiences and stories.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to meet you where you are on your grief journey. Whether you're processing a significant loss or a major life change, I am here to help you carry both the grief and the love you hold. My therapeutic style is trauma- and grief-informed, integrating narrative therapy, existential, person-centered, and parts work to externalize problems and honor your healing process.
With six years of experience in hospitals, sitting with families making difficult end-of-life decisions, and leading bereavement programs, I bring deep empathy and understanding to my work. I have also been a teacher and life coach, giving me a unique lens for meeting people at all stages of life.
In my spare time, I love taking long drives with good music and experimenting with cooking—especially for those who love to eat!
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Nichole Abdallah
registered associate marriage and family therapist
I help adult children of immigrants reclaim their cultural identities and feel liberated.
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Hi, I’m Nichole (she/her), a second-generation Palestinian-Latina therapist passionate about helping adult children of immigrants reclaim their cultural identities and feel liberated in their own skin. As a third-culture, mixed-race woman in diaspora, I understand the challenges of navigating multiple identities, cultural expectations, and the grief that can come with displacement.
I specialize in working with intergenerational trauma, diasporic grief, and the unique experiences of BIPOC communities, especially the Palestinian diaspora, SWANA folx, Latinx, and Muslims. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, mixed-race identity, or cultural reclamation, I’m here to support you on your healing journey. My therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, somatics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative work, and liberation-oriented, trauma-informed practices. Together, we’ll create a collaborative, non-pathologizing space that affirms your unique experiences and values.
I approach therapy through an anti-oppressive, decolonial, and pro-liberation lens, always centering your voice and experience.
When I’m not in session, you’ll likely find me cooking or working on Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery that helps me stay connected to my roots.
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✉ therapywithnichole@gmail.com
☏ 626.219.0131
𝖨𝖦 @thepalestinian.latinatherapist
Jean Donabedian
registered associate marriage and family therapist, Registered associate Professional Clinical Counselor
I help the adult children of immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community find the balance between culture and self.
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Hi, I’m Jean (he/they), a queer, non-binary therapist passionate about helping adult children of immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community find balance between culture and self. As a second-generation Armenian, I understand the push and pull of cultural expectations and personal identity. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you can explore and embrace all aspects of yourself.
I specialize in working with grief, family conflict, body positivity, and navigating life transitions. Whether you’re exploring open relationships, non-monogamy, or dealing with trauma, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to support you in a sex-positive, kink-allied, and gender-affirming environment. My therapeutic approach combines modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and parts work, all through a compassionate and culturally sensitive lens.
Our sessions will feel conversational and trauma-informed, allowing us to connect authentically as we work toward your goals.
Outside of therapy, I get my creative brain going with Legos and immerse myself in worlds of adventure through D&D.
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Talia Tzouris
registered associate marriage and family therapist
I empower queer individuals on their journey towards self-love, connection, and inner peace.
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Hi, I’m Talia (she/her), a pansexual therapist dedicated to empowering queer individuals on their journey towards self-love, connection, and inner peace. As the granddaughter of immigrants with Greek, Hungarian, Irish, and Scottish roots, I’m passionate about helping others navigate the complexities of identity and belonging.
I specialize in gender-affirming, sex-affirming, and queer-affirming therapy, supporting clients through challenges like depression, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, relationships, and religious trauma. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, combining feminist, psychodynamic, and somatic practices. I encourage creative exploration as a way to access and understand your inner emotional world.
With a background in neuroscience, hospital emergency rooms, dementia care, and six years in tech, I bring a unique perspective to my work as a therapist. My experience volunteering on a suicide hotline led me to pursue my dream of becoming a therapist.
Outside of therapy, I love music, poetry, and playing ball at the beach with my dogs.
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Niloofar Alishahi
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Registered Art Therapist, board-certified
I help immigrants and creative folx find balance and joy through creativity, play and inner resilience building.
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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.
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Marjan Modaresi
registered associate marriage and family therapist
I help adult children of immigrants navigate their identities and find balance in their lives.
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Hi, I’m Marjan (she/her), a first-generation Iranian therapist passionate about helping adult children of immigrants find their path through life’s challenges. I work with BIPOC communities, particularly Middle Eastern, Latinx, and South Asian individuals, supporting them in navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, and family conflict.
My approach is eclectic and collaborative, blending person-centered, emotionally focused, and relational techniques to create a culturally-informed, trauma-sensitive space. Whether you’re dealing with life transitions or family dynamics, I believe in working together with humor and directness to help you reach your goals.
With a background in marriage and family therapy and years of experience supporting ESL students, I’m dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive.
In my free time, you can find me browsing through Trader Joe’s or arranging flowers—two of my favorite ways to unwind!
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