Dr. Shadi Souferian: Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified Life Coach

Dr. Shadi Souferian is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified life coach. She integrates her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, neuropsychology, psychological assessments, trauma based therapy, life coaching, energy psychology and mind-body connection, into a unique, holistic approach that guides her clients on an Illuminated Path to joy, inner peace, and freedom. By combining various therapies into customized treatment, she empowers her clients with knowledge, tools, and strategies to achieve specific and measurable results.

Dr. Souferian is passionate about creating a safe and empowering space for her patients to develop insight into their thoughts, emotions and behavior patterns and support them to live a fulfilling life.

Your Partner in Healing and Growth

Dr. Souferian has advanced training in internal family systems, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based treatment, personal and professional development, parenting, EMDR, and trauma recovery. She works with individuals regarding stress management, self-esteem, boundary development, chronic health and illness, optimal performance, parenthood, depression and anxiety, perinatal mental health, grief and bereavement, emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and provides pre-marital, and couples therapy to couples, as well as support and coparenting for divorced or separated couples. In addition, Dr. Souferian conducts assessments , pre-surgical clearance evaluations, and provides short term and/or long term comprehensive treatment , on a lien basis, for personal injury and worker’s compensation patients.

She provides the highest quality of care by using integrative, evidence-based practices. Her approach is personalized, non-judgmental, and compassionate.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a dark place, or simply want to take your life to the next level, let Dr. Souferian help take you on an Illuminated Path toward lasting joy, inner peace, and freedom.

Education and Background

Dr. Souferian obtained her BA in psychology from UCLA and her Masters and Psy.D in clinical psychology from California Graduate Institute of Psychology. She further received training in neuropsychology in a post-doctoral fellowship.

Dr. Souferian began her career as a behavioral analyst working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Souferian was featured in the documentary “The changing face of autism” as an expert in the field.

Dr. Souferian has additional certifications in life coaching, EMDR and trauma therapy, couples therapy, sex therapy, grief counseling and perinatal mood disorders.