Get the help you need and deserve at Advanced Mental Health Center in order to overcome mental barriers that get in the way of being the healthiest version of yourself. We provide mental health services to adults in the San Fernando Valley, including Encino, California and the surrounding cities. We offer a high level of expertese in various therapeutic evidence based practices. As experienced mental health providers, we understand socio-cultural norms and adhere to all privacy and ethical regulations.

Our experience working in medical offices led to the realization that several mental disorders were causing medical issues. Advanced Mental Health Center was founded to address the issue. We decided that if you could target and treat these mental disorders, you could greatly reduce the incidence of various medical issues.

Dr. Farzaneh Ehsan is our clinical psychologist and is licensed with the California Board of Psychology. She has more than ten years of clinical work and experience as a registered psychologist, in addition to internship experience in counseling adults and older adults of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dr. Ehsan is trained in different Evidenced Based Practices (EBP), such as PST, IPT and CBT modalities. Dr. Ehsan provides neurofeedback therapy services in addition to psychotherapy. Neurofeedback is direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently. We observe the brain in action from moment to moment. We show that information back to the person. And we reward the brain for changing its own activity to more appropriate patterns. This is a gradual learning process. It applies to any aspect of brain function that we can measure. Neurofeedback addresses problems of brain dysregulation. These happen to be numerous. They include the anxiety-depression spectrum, attention deficits, behavior disorders, various sleep disorders, headaches and migraines, PMS and emotional disturbances.  Dr. Ehsan is bilingual and fluent in Farsi.

Dr. Mojdeh Hormozian is our psychological assistant under the supervision of Dr. Farzaneh Ehsan and is  registered with the California Board of Psychology. Dr. Hormozian provides a safe and interactive environment for her clients to build connections with them. She also creates a caring relationship and with her clients so that they would be able to find their personal strengths. Dr. Hormozian is trained in different methods of therapy such as Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She attended California Southern University for her doctoral training. She is specially trained to treat patients with Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. She is bilingual and fluent in Farsi.

Dr. Grayce Anna Pedersen is our psychological associate under the supervision of Dr. Farzaneh Ehsan. She is registered with the California Board of Psychology with over 7 years of clinical experience. Dr. Pedersen provides care for all individuals. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults throughout multiple stages of their lives. She focuses on breaking through the challenges of depression, anxiety, and strengthening relationships through connectivity. Dr. Pedersen is a specialist in Evidence Based Therapy, Cognitive Based Therapy, Diagnostic Based Therapy, and psychological assessments. Dr. Pedersen completed her bachelor’s summa cum laude from UCLA. She completed her master’s in counseling psychology at Loyola  Marymount University and her Doctorate in Applied Clinical  Psychology from the University of Chicago.

Dr. Fereshteh Yazdanfar is a compassionate advocate for holistic well-being and personal growth. She is distinguished by the knowledge and experience that comes from her background as an M.D., Psychiatrist in Iran. With a deep-seated belief in the power of self-awareness, resilience, and authentic connection, Dr. Fereshteh approaches her work with warmth, empathy, and unwavering support.

Her approach is distinguished by its holistic perspective, which considers the complex interplay of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors in shaping mental health and well-being. Dr. Fereshteh takes a collaborative and personalized approach to treatment, working closely with each client to develop tailored plans that honor their unique strengths, challenges, and cultural backgrounds. She emphasizes the importance of building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect. What sets Dr. Fereshteh apart is her unique ability to blend the best of both worlds: the medical expertise of psychiatry and the holistic approach of clinical psychology. She is bilingual and fluent in Farsi.

More than your typical health center, our staff is always compassionate and positive with our patients. You will be satisfied with the results, as we show people several techniques to change their old beliefs and overcome the obstacles they deal with in their everyday life.

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