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Haleh Royanian

Haleh Royanian

LCSW

Virginia

Collaborative, culturally aware therapy for real change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Virginia / 0904002684; LCSW, Maine / LC21577
Experience
25 years
Languages
English, Persian
Location
Virginia

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Culturally informed care
    • Practical coping skills

    About Haleh

    Haleh Royanian is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and mood concerns. Haleh works in English and Persian and practices in Virginia.

    With 25 years of experience Haleh draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters and build small, useful habits.

    Haleh pays close attention to cultural background and immigration-related concerns. She helps people facing divorce, caregiver strain, family problems, or the challenges of adjusting to a new context. Sessions aim to make hard choices and emotions easier to handle, not to rush them.

    People meet Haleh for help with trauma and post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, parenting strain, anger, self-harm concerns, and self-esteem work. She focuses on what is practical and doable for everyday life. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.

    To begin, Haleh guides people through short goal-setting and step-by-step strategies. She supports coping with life changes, rebuilding routines, and strengthening resilience. Her work is grounded in respect for each person’s story and cultural identity.

  2. Approaches that translate well to online work

    Haleh commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change; this approach emphasizes listening, gentle questions, and supporting motivation. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building small actions that fit those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different coping habits in day-to-day life.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most relevant and adjust methods as goals evolve. Clients and Haleh decide together which techniques to emphasize and how quickly to move forward.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, especially when in-person travel is difficult. It can allow for shorter check-ins on a lunch break or sessions that match a client's schedule more easily. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available, and expect the therapist to help arrange timing and frequency that work for everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationFamily problemsImmigration issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia, Maine

    Languages

    English, Persian

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Haleh address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related areas like caregiver stress and immigration challenges.

    What is Haleh's therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining Motivational Interviewing with ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques to set achievable goals and build practical skills.

    How much experience does she have?

    Haleh has 25 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and multicultural concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with VA LCSW and ME LCSW credentials, and she practices in Virginia.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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