Pardis Razma, MA

What is your philosophy in psychotherapy?

As a therapist, I aim to collaboratively support you as you heal and grow into your authentic self. I prioritize building an empathic, genuine relationship with clients to create a space in which you feel able to fully engage in the rewarding and sometimes challenging work in therapy. I will support you in developing a strong sense of self, self-esteem, and personal and cultural identities to manage and prevent mental health concerns.

What approaches do you use to help your clients?

I primarily use humanistic, relational, and liberation-oriented psychotherapy approaches. I tailor therapeutic interventions to your unique needs and integrate your culture, values, and beliefs into our work. Sessions with me typically include reflection and exploration of your values, identities, relationships, cultural context, and the influences of power and oppression. While I have professional knowledge and expertise, I value you as the expert of your own experiences.

What are your areas of expertise and clients you work well with?

I specialize in working with people experiencing depression, identity concerns, life transitions, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, anxiety, oppression, and challenges associated with having ADHD. Although I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds, I am particularly excited about working with LGBTQIA+, Southwest Asian and North African, and second-generation immigrant communities.

What’s your therapeutic style with your clients?

Warm, Curious, Collaborative

What languages do you speak?

English.

Past Experience and Education

Pardis Razma is a clinical psychology intern with experience in outpatient, community mental health, and school-based settings. She has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, and suicidality.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon. She is expected to graduate with her PsyD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child psychology from Pacific University in August of 2025.

SUPERVISED BY: DR. KAREN MILLER, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST #PSY32141