Yasaman Sherbaf , LPC

Yasaman Sherbaf is a licensed therapist based in Virginia who supports people navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. With three years of clinical experience, she brings a practical, compassionate approach to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, grief, and career transitions. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she provides therapeutic care grounded in professional training and state licensure.

Her practice focuses on understanding each person’s unique background and cultural context, offering bilingual services in English and Spanish to broaden access and connection. Yasaman draws from evidence-informed methods to help clients address codependency, substance use, communication barriers, intimacy-related issues, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and the challenges of life purpose and isolation. She also works with issues related to family of origin, veteran and armed forces experiences, and compassion fatigue.

Yasaman emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that empowers individuals to explore forgiveness, manage guilt and shame, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Her work balances practical skill-building with exploration of meaning, supporting clients as they move toward greater self-understanding and more satisfying connections in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yasaman integrates client-centered therapy to create a calm, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to strengthen self-understanding and personal agency, and it is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with changes by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies are employed when emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT techniques can support people dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yasaman works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Yasaman is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue care during life changes while working with a licensed professional.