Therapy Sessions
Farsi Counseling
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Flexible Schedule
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About
Culturally Relevant Mental Health for Iranians Abroad
At Vocaheal, we specialize in delivering mental health services that are adapted to the specific needs of Iranians living abroad. Our objective is to help you navigate cultural adjustments, manage homesickness, and overcome the stigma associated with mental health in Iranian society.
With our empathic and individualized approach, you’ll get the help you need to build resilience and achieve long-term well-being.
Pegah Farshineh Psy.M.
Personal Therapist
Mental Health
Psychologist
Common
Challenges We Address
DEPRESSION
Regain your sense of purpose and excitement.
We offer culturally sensitive support to help you overcome depression and reclaim hope and fulfillment in your life.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Learn to handle life’s pressures with resilience.
We assist you in developing effective coping methods to handle stress—from day-to-day concerns to the specific challenges of living abroad.
CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT
Establish a balance between two worlds.
Our therapists help you appreciate your bicultural identity and adjust to new cultural standards while remaining connected to your Iranian heritage.
FAMILY DYNAMICS
Strengthen your relationships, whether close or far.
Whether it’s managing family expectations or maintaining meaningful ties across distances, we can help you build healthy relationships at any stage of life.
Our Services
# 01
Individual
Counseling
We’ll set up a secure, supportive environment in which you may work through barriers and find paths forward.
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Couple Therapy
We provide insights to assist couples deal with relationship stressors.
Process
Your 3-Step
Path of Wellness
01 - Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with a focus on understanding.
The first step is to get to know you. During your initial appointment, you will meet with one of our caring, culturally sensitive therapists who will genuinely listen to your story. This session is intended to be a safe, open, and accepting environment in which you can share your ideas, challenges, and goals without being judged.
Together, we’ll investigate important questions such as:
- What motivated you to seek therapy?
- What difficulties or obstacles are you now facing?
- What are your own goals for enhancing your mental health and well-being?
- Have you have any prior therapeutic experiences?
- If so, what tactics worked for you and which did not?
02 - Personalized Plan
03 - Mental Empowerment
Finding Pegah's therapy service was like finding a piece of home abroad. As an Iranian student in Boston, I've struggled with the cultural adjustments and the loneliness of being away from my family. Pegah's understanding of Iranian norms and the pressures we face provided a safe space where I could speak. She helped me navigate through my feelings of alienation and supported me during my first Nowruz away from home. Her sessions have truly been 'Here to Listen, Here to Heal.'
Sara
I've been living in Australia for over two years, and the cultural divide was taking its toll on me. Pegah exactly knew what I needed. Her focus on helping Iranians abroad was evident from the start; she understood the complex emotions tied to living between two cultures. The therapy sessions in Farsi allowed me to express myself freely, which was therapeutic in itself. Pegah addressed my issues with homesickness, family expectations, and even workplace dynamics with such empathy and expertise. Through the sessions I learned to accept my bicultural identity, thanks to her.
Alireza
Moving to Europe for work was a dream come true, but it came with its set of challenges, especially concerning my mental health. Pegah's therapy sessions have been a revelation. She not only speaks my language but understands the unique challenges Iranians face abroad. Her approach to dealing with my pre-migration trauma and post-migration adjustment has been life-changing. Pegah's commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health in the Iranian community has also encouraged me to continue therapy without hesitation. I truly appreciate her efforts to make therapy accessible and stigma-free for us.