- ACT and mindfulness
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Haleh
Haleh Royanian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and life transitions. Haleh also helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and ADHD-related challenges.
She uses practical, conversational methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems, coping skills, and small behavior changes that reduce tension. Mindfulness and acceptance ideas are used to help manage strong emotions and reactivity.
Haleh combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools. That means she listens for what matters most to the person and then tries experiments or thought exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make a change but feel unsure how to start.
Her work reflects attention to cultural background and immigration-related stress. She helps people who are juggling caregiver duties, divorce or separation, and family conflict. She also addresses social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders in straightforward terms.
Sessions are conducted in English and Persian. For anyone wondering how to begin, Haleh asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a cancellable subscription that varies by location.
How Haleh uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive actions. It helps people tolerate strong emotions and choose values-based steps instead of reacting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits that reduce anger and anxiety.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Haleh will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable. She collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their life and adjusts based on what helps most.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because no specific formats are listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone avoid travel time. They also let people use techniques like guided mindfulness or in-the-moment cognitive exercises during regular routines. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tasks to an online setting, and Haleh draws on those same methods to help manage anger and stress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maine
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She works with outbursts, building resentment, and frustration that affects relationships and work. Anger is treated alongside related issues like stress and grief.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is conversational and practical. Haleh blends client-centered listening with exercises from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Haleh has 25 years of clinical experience working with mood, trauma, and multicultural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Virginia and she practices from Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Haleh?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.