Payam Ghassemlou

Licensed

Payam Ghassemlou, Ph.D., SEP, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with extensive experience in psychotherapy and body-mind therapy. He also has many years of expertise in mindfulness and meditation practices. Payam’s body-centered approach to healing and personal growth has helped numerous clients restore balance to their bodies and minds, leading to more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. In addition to his clinical work, Payam has taught first-year medical students in the Doctoring 1 program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. There, he guided students on patient-centered interviewing, ethics and professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. A dedicated advocate for social and environmental justice, Payam has written and lectured on issues including ecocide, racial injustice, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and spirituality. He is also a proud member of Somatic Experiencing International. You can explore Payam’s meditation offerings on Insight Timer, where he gratefully shares his skills with a broader community.

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