I Empower Your Strengths.

Shukofeh Dadvar

Helping you with the challenges you are facing in your relationship, your family or within yourself.

My skills, education, and experience are grounded in both science and compassion. I’ve been honored to be a trusted mental health therapist for three decades in both private practice and mental health hospitals. My practice harnesses the benefits of advanced education, work experience and life coaching.

I am a certified life coach and registered psychologist by the HCPC, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology.

In addition to English, I speak Farsi and Azari (Turkish).

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • Registered Practitioner Psychologist by HCPC
  • MA in Counseling Psychology
  • BA in Child Development
  • Registered Life Coach with certificate

Professional Skills

  • Non-Judgmental Empathy: Recognized for creating a safe and accepting space where clients feel understood and valued, fostering trust and openness essential for growth and healing.
  • Clinical Expertise: Proficient in clinical psychology and life coaching, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application to address clients’ needs effectively.
  • Multifaceted Experience: Extensive background spanning mental health hospitals, older adult health community settings, and private practice, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in diverse environments.
  • Client-Centered Approach: Committed to providing personalized care, prioritizing individual needs, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and healing.
  • Proven Commitment: Demonstrates dedication and perseverance in assisting individuals facing mental health challenges, maintaining empathy and integrity throughout interactions.
  • Distinctive Compassion: Recognized for genuine care and empathy towards clients, offering unwavering support throughout their journey towards personal development and fulfillment.

Professional Experience

Private Practice (2012 – Present)

  • Offered coaching services for individuals and couples navigating various life challenges, leveraging expertise in psychology and counseling to facilitate positive outcomes.
  • Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Provided invaluable support within an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting, enhancing clinical skills and understanding of mental health dynamics.
  • Collaborated with social services agencies, ensuring clients received comprehensive treatment and guidance while upholding confidentiality and respecting clients’ rights.
  • Utilized active listening, empathy, and effective communication to establish rapport with clients, facilitating productive sessions and empowering clients to achieve their goals.
  • Guided clients in setting SMART goals, devising action plans, and implementing strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices through workshops, peer supervision, and ongoing education, continuously refining skills and expanding knowledge base to better serve clients.

Services

I provide sincere support and a nonjudgmental space for reflection, empowering my clients to identify and embrace healthy coping mechanisms to both navigate challenges and make positive changes in all facets of life.

Together, we will explore supportive guidelines to help you thrive and live a beautifully fulfilled life.

Life Coaching

If you’re considering a major life change, or just wanting to improve some aspect of life, I will help you get deeper into realizing these dreams.

Therapy

I have worked with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, OCD, low self-esteem, relationships and family conflicts.

Research

My published work includes dementia and Alzheimer’s with the Stanford Medical School’s Dr. Ghaleghar (Nov. 2007), which has also been translated and published in Farsi.

Please note: I do not accept insurance of any type, and I do not submit any paperwork for insurance or insurance reimbursement.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation

I am accepting new clients for remote coaching sessions.

What clients say

“In the depths of my struggles, you became a beacon of hope, guiding me towards the light of healing and self-discovery.”

You have helped me survive through thick and thin, given me the tools I need to go forward in life. I wouldn’t be alive today without your help, support and encouragement!

Thank you for being the guiding light through the storm of my family’s conflict. Your empathy, wisdom, and support have helped me find clarity, strength and healing.

Dr. Shukofeh Dadvar

Life Coaching Center
Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 219-0588

NPI: 1467742668
HSPC Licence: PYL32885