Atena Karimzadeh Shahry

I’m Athena, a psychologist with a master's degree in clinical psychology from Leiden University (the Netherlands), and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. My background in both approaches allows me to offer practical tools and a structured process to help with a wide range of challenges: from anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts to interpersonal difficulties, burnout, and work-related stress. What clients often appreciate in therapy with me is that I’m both empathetic and structured: I truly listen to their story, while also knowing where we’re heading and how to get there. I believe therapy should feel warm and purposeful at the same time. Having worked with expats, international students, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds, I see diversity as a strength. I take pride in being able to recognize and honor each person’s unique story and values, and I integrate these differences into every treatment plan I design. I provide therapy online, in English and Farsi (both Iranian and Dari dialects), and I work exclusively with adults in individual therapy. If you’re looking for a therapist who combines warmth with structure and evidence-based practice with deep cultural understanding, I’d be glad to meet you and explore how we can work together.