Sepideh Pourhassani, LPC

Sepideh Pourhassani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked extensively with people facing addiction as well as young people who struggle with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and she recognizes that trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns can appear across the lifespan.

Sepideh emphasizes helping clients who may be juggling busy lives or whose circumstances have pushed self-care to the background. She partners with individuals from diverse backgrounds to identify obstacles, build skills, and pursue meaningful change. Her approach centers on creating a respectful, nurturing space where clients can explore feelings, consider options, and practice new coping strategies.

For those unsure where to begin, Sepideh frames counseling as a first step toward greater control and personal fulfillment. She encourages clients to take small, practical steps toward their goals and supports ongoing growth in areas such as relationships, parenting, addiction recovery, and managing stress and mood challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sepideh commonly draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating an empathic space where clients feel heard and respected; this approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and practical techniques for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity, which can support coping with trauma symptoms and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sepideh collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts interventions as progress and challenges unfold. This collaborative stance mirrors how licensed professionals and therapists tailor care to each individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those working with Sepideh. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations, helping clients maintain consistency and continuity in their work toward personal goals.