Shirin Nooravi
Iranian psychologists in American Psychological ...
Dr. Shirin Nooravi is a well known psychologist in the Iranian American community of the greater Los Angeles area. Her focus of media experience in radio, television and print, has been programming for children, teens and elderly: conducting research, finding the appropriate guest speakers (psychologists, parents, teens), developing copy and interview questions and facilitating the program with the guests and call-in listeners. Example of activity in media: Omid Iran TV, KIRN AM 670, National Iranian TV, Radio Iran, Javanan Newspaper, Radio Tehran, Radio Sedaye Iran, Shahre Farang TV, Reporter for KSCI Channel 18 Children’s Program.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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15+ years of counseling & psychotherapy experience
President of two non-profit organizations
Media background in radio, television, print Radio and host of a senior citizen’s program
25+ years teaching experience including roles as principal and director
CAREER EXPERIENCE COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
In addition to counseling individuals, couples, children and the elderly, Dr. Nooravi has facilitated workshops in the United States, Europe, Canada, Iran and Dubai. Themes include but are not limited to:
- Parenting groups
- Helping your Children Solve Problems with Discipline that Makes Sense
- Social Skills Classes for Children: Self-Esteem, Peer Pressure, Goal-Setting, Media Messages, Making and Keeping Friends
- Couples Groups: Communicating with Intimacy, Financial Communication, Gender Communication
- Anger Management and Violence Prevention: Separate groups for parents, children and individuals
THERAPIST
Windows For Hope Tarzana, CA
Tarzana Counseling Center Tarzana, CA
Personal Growth Institute Tarzana, CA
Phillip’s Graduate Institute Encino, CA
COUNSELOR
Nestle Avenue Elementary School, Tarzana, CA
Valley Women’s Center Tarzana, CA
EXPERIENCE IN INSTITUTES OF EDUCATION AS DIRECTOR
- Iranian Cultural and Educational School, Los Angeles, CA
- Managed Farsi language classes for children age 6 and up and for Farsi and non-Farsi speaking adults in five Southern California locations and incorporated Iranian culture, traditions, dances and holidays into the program Managed the business aspect of the school including business development, marketing and accounting
- Director Child Fair School (ages 2 - 12) Canoga Park, CA
- Vice Principal and Business Manager of Santa Susana School (K-12), Chatsworth, CA.
EDUCATION:
-Post Doctoral program in Psychological and Educational Testing at Reiss Davis Child Study Center
-Psychological & Educational Testing: Robert Appreciative test for children, MMPI, BASC, Connors, STAI, Wisc III, Bender, WRAT, TAT, CAT, Vineland, Brief Behavior, The Piers-Harris Children’s Self Concepts Scales, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, TOVA,
Neuropsychological testing for the elderly
-Continued education includes: EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EEG, Biofeedback, Alpha System, Anger Management, Supervision, Prep and Enrichment for Couples, Today’s Violent Youth and Social Skills, Neurofeedback Stress
-Psy D Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology.
AFFILIATIONS
-American Psychological Association
President of Bahar, a non-profit organization
-President of Pro Family Group, a non-profit networking group for women and couples with the mission of educating and empowering women and men.
-Volunteer work at four local senior citizen centers in the Los Angeles area -Volunteer at Performing Circle of Happiness, a theatrical educational group that uses plays and acting with the mission of educating on effective parenting and communication skills
OFFICIAL website: www.nooravi.com
