Shireen Aghdami

Shireen Aghdami is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-21199) and Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC-155252) and the founder of Clear Mind Counseling LLC in Chandler, Arizona. With more than 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, she has worked in community behavioral health and private practice, supporting individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds.

Shireen takes an integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, recognizing the connection between mental and physical well-being and the importance of each client's cultural background and personal experiences. She provides individual counseling in English and Farsi, helping adults address emotional challenges, understand behavioral patterns, and develop healthier ways of navigating life.

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and family-of-origin issues
• Addiction and substance use
• Self-esteem and emotional well-being
• Relationship and family difficulties
• Domestic violence and abuse
• Anger management
• Stress and major life transitions
• Codependency and behavioral concerns

Shireen incorporates several evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:

• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness-based practices

Her approach emphasizes collaboration, personal strengths, cultural sensitivity, and helping clients identify and address unmet emotional needs.

• Two master's degrees from Ottawa University: one in Professional Counseling and another in Human Resources with a specialization in Addiction.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona.
• Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) in Arizona.
• Additional professional experience in community behavioral health and private practice.
• More than 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction services.

• English
• Farsi (Persian)

Shireen provides individual counseling through Clear Mind Counseling LLC in Chandler, Arizona. Online counseling is also listed among her available services. Couples counseling may be considered on a case-by-case basis.