Nasim Bavar, Ms, Ma, Lmft Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

United States

As an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families restore balance and enhance wellbeing in their lives and relationships. With expertise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychoses, addictions, and eating disorders, I provide a compassionate, results-oriented approach to treatment.My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, and IMAGO.With two decades of research experience at UCSD and The Salk Institute, I bring a unique blend of clinical and scientific insight to my work.In addition to my practice, I am a Certified Clinical Supervisor and mentor through my professional organizations. I’ve also had the privilege of serving as President on the board of CAMFT-SD and as a board member of IAEDP-SD.

San Diego, California, United States

With 15 years of experience as a Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, I have collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide evidenced-based comprehensive care. My work has focused on supporting individuals facing challenges such as addictions, psychoses, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, developmental delays, and the unique needs of seniors.

San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

In my role at the university counseling center, I provided comprehensive psychological services to a diverse student population, addressing a wide range of social, emotional, and academic challenges. I specialized in helping students navigate issues such as addictions, anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, and family dynamics.In addition to my counseling work, I taught a semester-long course designed to onboard incoming students for success. The course focused on equipping students with tools for academic achievement, emotional resilience, and effective time management. I provided strategies for maintaining balance between academic pressures and personal well-being, fostering skills essential for a successful college experience.Through brief therapy interventions, I helped students manage academic and personal challenges while fostering emotional resilience. I also utilized Imago Therapy to support students in developing healthier relationship patterns and improving communication within their romantic and familial relationships.My approach emphasized individualized care, empowering students to build coping strategies, enhance self-awareness, and overcome barriers to personal and academic success. By creating a supportive environment, I aimed to help students explore mental health challenges and work toward meaningful change and personal growth.

San Diego County, California, United States

As an MFT intern working towards licensure, I gained extensive experience providing individual, couples, and group therapy across a range of therapeutic settings. My work focused on addressing co-occurring disorders, including mental health challenges combined with substance use and addiction recovery. I provided psychoeducation to clients to help them better understand their conditions and develop coping strategies for long-term wellbeing.A significant portion of my work involved supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom were dealing with trauma, substance abuse, and mental health issues. I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and addiction specialists, to ensure a holistic approach to care, addressing both psychological and social needs.In couples therapy, I helped clients navigate relational challenges, improve communication, and resolve conflicts, fostering healthier and more supportive relationships. I facilitated group therapy sessions that focused on building peer support, addressing recovery from addiction, and promoting emotional regulation.Throughout my internship, I was committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, while developing my skills in therapeutic intervention, psychoeducation, and collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

La Jolla,California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

As a Clinical Research Project Coordinator in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, I played a pivotal role in the coordination and execution of multiple research studies aimed at uncovering the chronobiological basis of mood disorders, particularly in women. These studies focused on conditions such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).In this role, I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, and healthcare providers, ensuring seamless project management and maintaining high standards of research integrity. I was responsible for supervising and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, providing them with guidance on research methodology, data collection, and analysis.My responsibilities included developing detailed questionnaires to assess background information and monitor mood changes across the menstrual cycle, enhancing the precision of our data. I also contributed to a multi-center research study investigating the effectiveness of sertraline, coordinating with other institutions to ensure consistency and accuracy across the research sites.In addition, I played a key role in recruiting participants and administering clinical measures to support longitudinal studies. This involved careful management of participant data, monitoring their progress over time, and maintaining ethical standards in all interactions. My project management skills were essential to balancing the various facets of these studies, from recruitment to data analysis and publication.