Hassti Hamidi

Therapist

LMSW, LGSW

Understanding that everyone brings their own strengths and perspectives, Hassti Hamidi creates a personalized and accepting safe space for all clients. Passionate about mental health, she excels in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms. Walk alongside Hassti at Bethesda Therapy to navigate life’s challenges and unlock your full potential.

Holding a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, with a concentration in behavioral health, Hassti Hamidi is committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive therapy.

She is passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms. In her professional journey, Hassti has extensive experience working with individuals from various life paths. Her previous work with individuals experiencing incarceration and co-occurring disorders has honed her clinical skills, enabling her to assist clients with short-term coping strategies and long-term goal setting and implementation.

Hassti utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a trauma-informed approach to guide her practice. Her goal is to help clients understand the intricate connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By breaking free from maladaptive thought patterns, clients can cultivate resilience and achieve personal growth.

Implementing a strengths-based perspective, Hassti believes that each client possesses unique strengths and capabilities that serve as powerful tools for overcoming barriers and fostering personal growth. By recognizing these strengths, clients can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Client Commitment:

Hassti’s unwavering dedication to diversity and inclusivity creates a safe and affirming space for individuals from various cultural, social, and personal backgrounds. By fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, Hassti ensures that every client feels valued, heard, and supported.

Education:

Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work
Licensed Graduate Social Worker

Therapeutic Approach:

Utilizes a trauma-informed approach
Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions
Embraces a strengths-based perspective, recognizing each client’s unique strengths

Hassti Hamidi Is Licensed to Serve Clients in Maryland and Washington D.C. and Will Be In-Network with Cigna, Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) & Carefirst.

Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW #31852). Supervisor: Melissa Murphy, LCSW-C #26030
Washington D.C. Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW, License #LG200002830)

Hassti Specializes in:

Anxiety and Depression: Offering effective strategies and support for managing anxiety and depressive disorders.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Providing specialized techniques to manage and reduce OCD symptoms.
Trauma and PTSD: Helping clients process and heal from traumatic experiences with a compassionate approach.
Co-occurring Disorders: Addressing the complexities of managing multiple mental health conditions simultaneously.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Utilizing evidence-based CBT techniques to change negative thought patterns and improve mental health.
Strengths-Based Therapy: Empowering clients by focusing on their inherent strengths and capabilities to foster personal growth and overcome challenges.

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