Professional Profile

Mehrnoush Kashefi is a clinical psychologist and third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapist with over 9 years of professional experience in individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, clinical supervision, and therapist training. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with her primary therapeutic focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its integration with Schema Therapy.

In addition to providing direct therapeutic services to clients, she has extensive experience in managing, supervising, and training teams of psychologists, as well as enhancing the quality of clinical services at Barsa Specialized Psychology Center.

Education

M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University – Tehran

B.A. in Guidance and Counseling
Allameh Tabataba’i University – Tehran

Therapeutic Approaches & Areas of Expertise

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT and Schema Therapy Integration
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
ACT-Based Couple Therapy

Professional Experience

Clinical Psychologist, Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Barsa Psychology Clinic | 2016 – Present

Key Responsibilities:
Providing individual and couple psychotherapy
Clinical supervision and professional oversight of therapists
Training and professional development of psychologists
Managing clinical teams and improving service quality
Participating in the design and implementation of therapeutic programs

Publications

Translated Book:
ACT Daily Journal

Authored Book:
Improving Couple Relationships through ACT and Schema Therapy

Areas of Clinical Practice

Individual psychotherapy for adults
Couple and relationship therapy
Enhancing psychological flexibility
Emotional regulation and personal growth
Clinical supervision and therapist training