Noushin Z. Verdi, MA, LMFT

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, Los Angeles and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. I am currently completing my doctoral degree in Psychology at Alliant International University.

I specialize in treating addiction issues and co-occurring disorders in adolescents, young adults (18-24), and adults. My clinical training began at the Phoenix House where I provided therapy to a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. I then went on Jewish Family Services where I provided field-based psychotherapy to chronically mentally ill older adults. I completed my doctoral internship at Matrix Institute on Addictions where I ran Intensive Outpatient treatment groups with individuals and families affected by substance use issues. In addition, I obtained training and certification in the evidenced based treatment approaches of the Matrix Model and the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA).

I conceptualize behavior from a systems perspective, which sees the individuals in the context of their families, their communities, and the world. My role in therapy is to be a warm, non-judgmental presence that guides the individual in accomplishing his or her own goals. Part of the self-growth process is being able to validate one’s own thoughts and feelings without requiring approval or disapproval from others. Therefore, I coach clients to take responsibility for their beliefs and act accordingly. I believe change happens when the underlying emotional process is addressed in an effort to decrease anxiety and increase self-esteem. Lastly, I utilize humor and anecdotes to diffuse tension and decrease anxiety around difficult topics.

Phone: 323.206.6874
Email: therapytoheal@gmail.com
Address: 10801 National Blvd. Suite 574, Los Angeles, CA 90064