Nina Farokhzad

Nina is dedicated to creating a compassionate, welcoming space for children, adolescents, and young adults to address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem, and life transitions. She is also passionate about partnering with parents to help them better support their children.

Her experience with neuropsychological assessment in pediatric populations has given her valuable insight into neurodevelopmental differences. This work informs her approach to supporting children facing unique cognitive and emotional challenges. Nina blends different therapeutic methods to teach practical tools that promote lasting change, helping kids manage emotions, shift perspectives, and make meaningful transformations.

Education + Training

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• In progress: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the  California School of Professional Psychology

• (expected completion 2028)

• B.A. in Psychology from UCLA

• Psychological Extern at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

• Psychology Trainee at the Weingart Center

• Volunteer at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in recovery for brain and spinal cord patients

• Volunteer at Wonder Years Preschool​​​

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310-893-3779 I nina@mindfultherapyla.com

Samantha Boudaie

Samantha Boudaie is a doctoral student in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in health psychology. Over the last several years, she has worked with adolescents in long-term residential treatment and on short-term psychiatric stabilization holds. Her diverse training background informs the holistic perspective she takes with clients; she believes individuals are best understood by considering community, culture, and the greater picture.

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Samantha's orientation to therapy is genuine, flexible, playful, and rooted in her passion for human-to-human connection. Areas of interest: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, family/relationship dynamics, and life transitions.

Education + Training​​​

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•  In progress: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the  California School of Professional Psychology (expected completion 2027)

• B.A. in Cognitive Science from UC Davis ​

• Inpatient Doctoral Practicum Student at BHC Alhambra Hospital

• Direct Care Doctoral Practicum Student at Telecare Corporation LA4

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Contact

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310-571-8749 I samantha@mindfultherapyla.com