Sourena Haj-Mohamadi, PhD

Sourena Haj-Mohamadi, PhD

Psychologist

Approaches to Therapy

Dr. Haj understands that life can be challenging at times given the demands of today’s day and age. She views therapy as a place to tackle those struggles in order to improve overall health and well-being through personal growth. She believes in a collaborative, creative and respectful approach to therapy for all of her clients. Through therapy, she creates a safe space where one can process and focus on what is most important to them, which will help guide and create a healthy lifestyle. She is committed to helping you reach your goals by providing support and encouragement.

Treatment Focus

  • Mood Disorders (i.e. Depression, Bipolar I & II)
  • Anxiety 
  • Learning Disorders and Academic Challenges  
  • Adjustments to Life Transitions 
  • Intimacy and Relationships Issues
  • Stress Management 
  • Trauma (i.e. sexual, developmental, vicarious) 
  • Loss and Grief 
  • Health concerns

Theoretical Orientation

Integrative approach (CBT, Systematic/Relational, Psychodynamic, Person Centered and Humanistic).

Favorite Quote

““I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.”
– Anna Freud

Hobbies

Yoga  l  Reading  l  Hiking  l  Movies  l  Painting

Brief Bio

Dr. Haj is a mental health therapist and college professor. She earned her Masters and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles and completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. 

As a clinician, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on various life issues in community mental health centers, private practice, and university setting. Dr. Haj takes pride in working with clients from various cultural backgrounds and embraces diversity by working with individuals with various mental health conditions. 

In addition to clinical work, she specializes in conducting neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments to help clients get additional support and resources. She also provides support in the form of assisting educators, staff members, students and their families on various topics through seminars, workshops, research and consultations. Currently, she currently serves as an adjunct faculty member for USC Rosier School of Education. 

Psychotherapist/Psychological Assistant (PSB94022596)

Approaches to Therapy

Dr. Haj understands that life can be challenging at times given the demands of today’s day and age. She views therapy as a place to tackle those struggles in order to improve overall health and well-being through personal growth. She believes in a collaborative, creative and respectful approach to therapy for all of her clients. Through therapy, she creates a safe space where one can process and focus on what is most important to them, which will help guide and create a healthy lifestyle. She is committed to helping you reach your goals by providing support and encouragement.

Treatment Focus

  • Mood Disorders (i.e. Depression, Bipolar I & II)
  • Anxiety 
  • Learning Disorders and Academic Challenges  
  • Adjustments to Life Transitions 
  • Intimacy and Relationships Issues
  • Stress Management 
  • Trauma (i.e. sexual, developmental, vicarious) 
  • Loss and Grief 
  • Health concerns

Theoretical Orientation

Integrative approach (CBT, Systematic/Relational, Psychodynamic, Person Centered and Humanistic).

Favorite Quote

““I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.”
– Anna Freud

Hobbies

Yoga  l  Reading  l  Hiking  l  Movies  l  Painting

Brief Bio

Dr. Haj is a mental health therapist and college professor. She earned her Masters and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles and completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. 

As a clinician, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on various life issues in community mental health centers, private practice, and university setting. Dr. Haj takes pride in working with clients from various cultural backgrounds and embraces diversity by working with individuals with various mental health conditions. 

In addition to clinical work, she specializes in conducting neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments to help clients get additional support and resources. She also provides support in the form of assisting educators, staff members, students and their families on various topics through seminars, workshops, research and consultations. Currently, she currently serves as an adjunct faculty member for USC Rosier School of Education.