Yasaman Sherbaf

Yasaman Sherbaf is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and career questions. She works with individuals who are dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, or the fallout of trauma and abuse. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to reach a wider range of people in Virginia and beyond.

Yasaman uses a collaborative style that centers the person in the room. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps clients set small goals they can try between meetings. That can mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or building healthier ways to communicate with others.

Her work includes support for people moving through life changes, recovery from substance use, and managing mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She also helps with relationship struggles, family tension, and issues tied to identity and belonging. Coaching-style conversations are used when clients want action-oriented steps toward career or life goals.

Yasaman draws on Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential reflection, and mindfulness practices. Those approaches are used flexibly to match what each person needs in the moment. She aims to make therapy practical and relatable rather than full of jargon.

Having three years of clinical experience, Yasaman emphasizes cultural sensitivity and understanding each person’s background. People who want straightforward support with concrete tools and compassionate listening may find her approach helpful.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and understood. It can be useful for discussing relationship strain, family issues, or feelings of emptiness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses skill practice to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can aid in managing strong emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may involve trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting plans over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut down on commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people access a therapist who speaks English or Spanish without traveling long distances. If a particular session rhythm or setup matters, ask about available formats when you schedule.