Individual Therapy (One-on-One Counseling) | Baraka Occ
At Baraka Occ, our individual-therapy services offer a safe, private space where you work one-on-one with a therapist to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, or simply seeking personal growth — one-on-one therapy helps you understand yourself better, build coping strategies, and move toward emotional wellness and clarity.
Our licensed therapists tailor each session to your unique story, ensuring that your healing journey is personal, respectful, and effective.
Why Individual Therapy Matters
Deeply Personal & Focused Support
Individual therapy offers a confidential, one-on-one setting — meaning the full attention of the therapist is dedicated toward you. This enables safe exploration of sensitive topics in a non-judgmental environment. With personalized care, therapy can help uncover underlying patterns, emotional triggers, or behavioral habits that may be holding you back.
Evidence-Based Mental Health Work
Psychotherapy — also known as talk therapy or counseling — is widely recognized as an effective method for improving mental health, helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Through methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, or humanistic and integrative techniques, therapists support clients in building resilience, self-awareness, and healthier coping mechanisms.
Long-Term Growth, Healing, and Self-Discovery
Beyond immediate relief, individual therapy offers long-term benefits: improved emotional regulation, healthier relationships, stronger self-esteem, better self-understanding, and a clearer sense of purpose. Therapy isn’t just for crisis moments — it can be a powerful tool for lifelong growth and fulfillment.
What to Expect in Therapy Sessions
| Phase | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation & Intake | A first conversation to understand your history, concerns, and what you hope to achieve. Therapist and client build rapport and trust before beginning. |
| Goal-Setting & Treatment Planning | Together with your therapist, you define clear, realistic objectives — whether relief from anxiety, coping with trauma, improving relationships, or personal growth. |
| Regular Therapy Sessions (Weekly / Bi-weekly) | Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes. Therapists listen carefully, guide reflection, introduce therapeutic techniques tailored to you, and may offer exercises or “homework” to support growth. |
| Progress Review, Reflection & Adjustment | As therapy proceeds, you explore deeper issues, track growth, refine objectives, and adapt approaches — always with personalized care tailored to your journey. |
| Long-Term Maintenance & Self-Growth | Many clients continue therapy even after resolving major issues. Therapy becomes a resource for sustained personal development, emotional balance, and resilience. |
Who Can Benefit from Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is suitable for people across ages and life situations:
- Those facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, loss
- People experiencing stress, burnout, major life transitions, relationship difficulties
- Those wanting to improve self-esteem, gain clarity, break negative patterns, or process emotions
- Adolescents or young adults navigating identity, self-discovery, growth, or life challenges
- Adults seeking personal development, emotional regulation, coping strategies, or long-term well-being
No concern is too small or too private — if you’re open to change and honest support, individual therapy can help.
What Makes Individual Therapy at Baraka Occ Unique
- Professional, Experienced Therapists — Sessions are provided by our dedicated clinicians: Danial Mahanian, Orsolya Kis, Naghmeh Nobahar, and Elham Zolfagharinia — all trained and committed to ethical, client-centered care.
- Person-Centered & Culturally Sensitive Approach — We respect your background, identity, and life context. Therapy is tailored to your values, culture, and personal needs.
- Holistic & Flexible Support — We consider not only mental health, but emotional, relational, and lifestyle aspects — offering integrated support for overall well-being.
- Safe, Confidential & Non-Judgmental Environment — Your privacy, trust, and comfort are always prioritized.
- Clear Structure + Personalized Path — We guide you through therapy with clarity, collaboration, and transparent planning.
Who Provides Individual Therapy at Baraka Occ?
Individual therapy at Baraka Occ is provided by a team of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) — Danial Mahanian, Orsolya Kis (PhD Candidate), Naghmeh Nobahar (PhD), and Elham Zolfagharinia — who bring diverse clinical training and a shared commitment to evidence‑based, depth‑oriented care. Drawing on approaches such as cognitive‑behavioural, trauma‑informed, Jungian‑informed and somatic therapies, they support clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, identity questions, life transitions and trauma. All of our clinicians maintain professional registration, adhere to rigorous ethical standards, participate in ongoing supervision and advanced training, and offer a culturally responsive, confidential environment where you can safely explore your inner world and create lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy — also called talk therapy or private counseling — is a one-on-one process between you and a licensed therapist. It provides a private space to explore personal issues, emotional struggles, behaviors, and life challenges with professional support.
What happens during a session?
Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes. Your therapist listens to your concerns, helps guide reflection, and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your situation. You may also receive tools or exercises to practice outside of sessions.
How often should I attend therapy?
Many clients start with weekly sessions. As progress is made, frequency may be adjusted based on your evolving goals, needs, and schedule.
What kinds of problems or goals can therapy help with?
Therapy can support emotional distress (anxiety, depression, trauma), life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, coping strategies, personal growth — and more.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is foundational to therapy. What you share remains private, within the boundaries of ethical and professional standards.
How long before I see results?
It varies. Some clients feel relief or positive change within a few sessions; for deeper or long-standing issues, over a series of sessions. Progress depends on your engagement, consistency, and the therapeutic relationship.
How do I get started?
Get in touch to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll talk about your background, concerns, and goals — then suggest a therapist and create a personalized therapy plan together.
Take the First Step Toward Healing & Growth
If you’re ready to explore your inner world, heal emotional wounds, or embark on a journey of self-discovery — individual therapy at Baraka Occ offers compassionate, personalized, and professional support. Contact us today to schedule your first session and begin your path toward lasting transformation.
