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Ida Ahmadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
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If you've ever felt lost or stuck in a painful pattern or conflict, or struggle with overwhelming emotions, or have trouble connecting with them, therapy with me is a profound way to discover yourself again and have new experiences. To restore balance and flexibility, and to reawaken your inherent capacity for joy and resilience. I listen with attention, empathy, & curiosity as we encounter and explore your conflicts, pains, and desires. We accomplish your goals by concentrating on what is important to you in a space where you will be listened to and heard, and where we will share an honest & accurate reflection of your experience.
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I provide an integrative approach that is warm, engaged, collaborative, strength-based and trauma-informed to support you in getting to where you want to be. While I specialize in working with queer & trans adolescents, individuals, and couples—I love working with all kinds of people from diverse backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and relationship styles.
My passion is to help you connect to your authentic desires, needs, boundaries, and find effective strategies for navigating life's stressors. You don't have to do this alone. You deserve relief from suffering; to feel empowered and supported in your life. I'm honored to support your unique process of growth and healing. Give me a call today and let's begin.
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Ida Ahmadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 121435 Supervised by Anna Benassi (California / 96595) Ida Ahmadi
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from Alchemy Community Therapy Center (fka Sage Institute) Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Santa Cruz Psychology B.A. & Feminist Studies B.A. / 2014
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Integral Counseling Psychology M.A. , Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety, Depression, & Trauma
- Sex & Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
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Take the first step to help. Call now - (510) 256-7495
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Ida Ahmadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT