Rozheen Barekatein (she/hers), ACSW #123348

ADULT & TEEN THERAPIST

Hi, I’m Rozheen Barekatein (she/her). I’m an Iranian-American therapist and daughter of immigrants who understands what it’s like to grow up between many cultures. My lived experiences navigating identity, belonging, sexuality, and culture deeply shape the way I show up as a therapist. I aim to bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to the work we do together

I specialize in supporting children of immigrants, QTBIPOC, and multicultural folks. Holding multiple cultural expectations can sometimes feel like standing in different worlds at once. My hope is to offer a safe place to explore your identity and honor where you come from while also making space for who you’re becoming. My approach incorporates elements of ACT, CBT, motivational Interviewing, art, mindfulness, and somatic based healing. I use these frameworks flexibly, centering your lived experience and whatever feels most supportive in the moment. Whether we’re exploring family boundaries, identity, values, anxiety, or fear, I’ll meet you where you are with intention and genuine care.

I strive to honor cultural identity, maintain political awareness, and actively push back against systemic injustice. I am deeply committed to continuing my own unlearning of the colonial and oppressive systems that have shaped our stories. 

Outside of therapy, I find grounding in time spent with my community, working on pieces at my pottery studio, belly laughing, basking in the sun, jumping into any body of water, walking aimlessly around grocery stores, and cooking comforting meals that remind me of home.

If any of this resonates for you, you can reach out to schedule a free 20-30 minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit!

Feel free to check out my website here!

Trained in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informed (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Specializations:

  • Children of immigrants

  • MENA & SWANA diaspora experiences

  • QTBIPOC identity exploration

  • Cultural belonging & identity

  • Neurodivergence

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma (complex & intergenerational)

Populations:

  • Adults

  • Teens (14-18 years old)

Rozheen is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW #123348) supervised by Jessica "Gonji" Lee, LCSW #88522.’

Individual Therapy Fee: $190/50-minute session. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available—please reach out to inquire.