Behjat Shirazi, MA, LPCC
Behjat has been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 1994. She works with children and adolescents ages 8 and up, families, including those with same gender parents, individual adults and couples. She worked with the Albuquerque Public Schools from 1995 through 2018 providing Professional School Counseling services to students and families at a number of schools within the District. Behjat immigrated to America in 1966 from Iran. She is fully bilingual in English and Farsi. Her work reflects her understanding and sensitivity to culturally diverse clients.
Therapeutic Methods
Behjat is eclectic in her therapeutic approach. She utilizes an array of therapeutic methods such as: Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused, Skilled Based Education, interactive methods such as Sand Tray, Gestalt, Family Systems Therapy, and other modality that will best meet her client's needs. Her primary concern is to meet the cultural and unique needs of individuals and families seeking Counseling. Glossary and Frequently Asked Questions
Professional Highlights
Behjat has an MA in Counseling Education from California State University in San Bernardino, 1976. Her advanced training includes Strategic Family Therapy, Sandtray and Jungian Sandplay, Gestalt Therapy, Domestic Violence Counseling, Addiction and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
Licensing, Certification & Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, NM #0962 (1994-present)
- Licensed Professional School Counselor, Level 3 (K through Junior College), NM and California, (1976-present)
- Certified Mediation Specialist (1991-present)
- Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (1981-present)
- Certification and extensive training in Strategic Family Therapy, Gestalt, Sand Tray Therapy, and Critical Incident Intervention.
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Behjat's comfortable office.
Entering the building
Reception area
Office at 6666 Fourth NW
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