Meet Sarai Darbandi, LCSW
Somatic Experiencing, Parts Work, & EMDR Therapist & Breathwork Practitioner
My mission is to support your journey into deep self-discovery & transformation.
Through a grounded relational approach that is trauma-informed combining Somatic Experiencing & other supportive modalities including Parts Work, EMDR, & Breathwork, I will support & guide you toward nervous system regulation, self-discovery, and embodied transformation.
I look forward to serving you!
Am I The Right Therapist For You?
How am I uniquely equipped to support you? I’m deeply dedicated to guiding
individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change around anxiety and chronic stress, relational and trauma (including childhood, sexual, religious, and high-demand group experiences), grief, perfectionism, people-pleasing, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the fears that arise when stepping into more aligned work or entrepreneurship. I also work with those navigating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences through intentional preparation and integration.
My approach is body-mind based. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, Breathwork, EMDR, inner child and re-parenting work, and parts-based approaches so change doesn’t stay intellectual — it lands in the nervous system, where patterns actually live. Our work is collaborative, paced, and responsive, shaped around your unique system, history, and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Why do clients trust and feel comfortable working with me?
Clients often share that they feel genuinely seen, heard, and safe to be fully themselves here. This is a space where you don’t have to perform, over-explain, or get it “right.” Your questions, feedback, and boundaries are welcome, and your nervous system — not a rigid framework — guides the pace of our work.
I’m relational, present, and human in the room. I understand how much harder change can be in lived experience than it sounds in theory, and I’m mindful that insight without embodiment can become overwhelming. Many clients feel relief knowing they’re not alone — and that the person supporting them has also navigated anxiety, relational wounds, and uncertainty, and found a way to live with more steadiness, choice, and self-trust.
Choosing a therapist is a big decision, and I want you to feel confident in this process. Therapy isn’t always easy—at times, it can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or even frustrating. I also know firsthand that it’s worth it.
As your therapist, I am just as committed to my own personal growth as I ask you to be in yours. I deeply respect the courage it takes to show up, to explore, and to shift old patterns. I never ask my clients to go anywhere I haven’t gone myself. This isn’t just something I practice—it’s something I live. Real transformation is possible. Long-term, lasting change in your life and relationships is possible. If you’re ready to begin this journey, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.