Zarie Sedigh

Skills:

• Active Listener

• Assessing appropriate levels of care

• Compassion

• Critical Thinking

• Effective social and communication skills

• Empathetic

• Encouraging

• Interpersonal Skills

• Patience

Approach:

I take a client centered approach, where you will feel comfortable and free to express yourself in a safe and supported environment. Empathy and connection are very important to me, and I hope to offer a collaborative approach while we work through your journey to help you find your purpose and a sense of peace.

About me:

In my free time, I love spending time with my family, friends and my dogs. I like to live an active lifestyle, and love the gym, beach, traveling and exploring different countries!

Specialties:

• Adoption/Foster Care

• Anxiety

• Bereavement/Perinatal loss

• Crisis Intervention

• Depression

• Difficulty coping with life transitions

• Navigating school and college stressors

• Perinatal or Postpartum Mood and Anxiety disorders

• Self Esteem

• Stress

Treatment Modalities Include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Person Centered

• Play Therapy

• Psychodynamic Theory

• Psychoeducation

• Strength Based Approach

• Supportive Counseling

Education:

Adelphi University- Master of Social Work (MSW)

Stony Brook University- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA)

Experience:

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience in a medical social work setting, including Labor & Delivery, supporting postpartum, neonatal, and pediatric patients experiencing a variety of mental health crises as well as substance use disorder. I also have experience in an elementary school setting assisting children to improve social emotional functioning.