Dorsa Jahanbakhsh, Doctoral Intern
Dorsa Jahanbakhsh, Doctoral Intern
Doctoral Intern
Supervised by: Katie Fahrner, PhD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
“The wound is where the light enters you”
— RUMI
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. My name is Dorsa, and I’m a doctoral intern here at Deep Eddy Therapy. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively. I’m here to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where we can collaboratively navigate your unique experiences.
Who I Work Best With:
- Adolescents 13 -18
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Seniors
- Parents
- Premarital Couples
- Couples
- Medical Professionals
- Immigrant and refugee population
Clinical Interests:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Complex PTSD
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Generational, cultural and immigration Traumas
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Breakups, divorce and life transitions
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Codependency
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Students and Medical professionals
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Creatives
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Premarital couples (Prepare and Enrich)
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Spiritual or existential issues
Practice Philosophy:
At the heart of my work is the belief in building genuine connections, allowing my clients to feel seen, heard, and cared for, while empowering them to access their inner strength, intuition, and inner healer. I see healing as a journey of reconnection, reconnecting to the present moment, to others, to nature, and to our own inherent being.
In my work, I blend psychoanalytic and relational psychotherapy with EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and existential-humanistic approaches. My goal is to create spaces that feel warm, intuitive, curious, and culturally attuned. These modalities support more than just symptom relief, they help us explore the deeper roots of pain and move toward healing that feels whole and lasting.
My Background & Interests:
I was born in Iran and moved to California when I was eight, living between both countries throughout my upbringing. My immigration and witnessing various cultures became a lens through which I came to understand identity, belonging, and the ways systems and our environments shape how we relate to ourselves and each other. These early experiences and my own intellectual curiosity around culture led me to pursue a BA in Sociology at UC Irvine, where I deepened my understanding of social systems. I later earned both my master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University, with a focus on psychoanalytic systems-based therapy.
My dissertation, Wounds That Blossomed, is a labor of love. It explores the lived experiences of Iranian American women, especially Iranian female clinicians, and how collective trauma, gender-based oppression, and acculturation shape narratives of trauma and resilience.
About Me:
Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, exploring different forms of spirituality, being in nature, hanging with my dogs, painting, dancing, and trying new creative activities! And also, analyzing characters on reality shows or psychological thrillers with my friends.