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Sara Nasserzadeh, MSc., PhD, DipPST, MA
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Web:
http://www.sara-nasserzadeh.com/
Degrees:
PhD in Social Psychology, MSc. in Research Methods in Social Sciences, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, BA: Linguistics. Graduate Diploma: Psychosexual Therapy, Graduate Certificate: Couples Counseling.
AASECT Certifications:
Sexuality Counselor
Profession/Job Title:
Sexuality and Relationship Consultant, supervisor, AASECT approved training provider
Areas of Specialization:
Individual and couples sessions. Supervisor and trainer. Areas of expertise: Couples Relationships. Male and Female Sexual Function and Disorders. Relationship and Sexuality Counseling in the context of cultural and religious diversity. Consultant in training health care professionals on diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions and cultural/religious diversity.
Offers Telepractice Options:
Yes
Office Hours:
All Appointments are virtual at the moment
Philosophy:
I believe there is always a way forward and my holistic approach can guide you through it.
Other Information:
Sara Nasserzadeh, PhD DipPST , is a social psychologist and a COSRT (College of Sex and Relationship Therapists in England) accredited psychosexual therapist. She grew up in Iran, educated in England and lives between New York City and San Francisco. She is globally recognized for her contributions to the field of sexual and reproductive health at the clinical as well as policy and educational levels. Dr. Nasserzadeh is an award-winning author, BBC host and consultant. She has worked globally (across 29 countries) helping various organizations, companies, communities, programs, and causes in the capacity of a thought leader in the sociocultural aspects of human sexuality and effective communication with hard-to-reach groups including adolescents. In addition to her clinical and consulting works, Dr. Nasserzadeh, contributes to the professional organizations in administrative capacities; to name a few, for the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), Dr. Nasserzadeh is an elected member of the Advisory Board and chairs the Middle East Sexual Health Committee. She was also elected to serve on the standardizing working groups for sexuality education as well as psychotherapy, which devise the standard of practice for these professions. She is also the Chair of the North American Organizing Committee for the World Sexual Health Day (annually held on September 4th). As an elected Board member of the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Dr. Nasserzadeh Chairs the Communication Steering Committee which oversees the Association’s Journal for professionals, website and member’s list-serve. Dr. Nasserzadeh has been a keynote speaker at various conferences and the recipient of numerous awards including the World Association for Sexual Health runner up award for Excellence and Innovation, for her international work in the area of sexuality education and sociocultural sensitivity (Sydney, 2007). She received the BBC World Service Award for