HASTI VAHDAT

LMFTA | Bothell Office

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Hasti strives to create a therapeutic space where you can bring your full self—your emotions, uncertainties, burdens, values, desires, hopes, and aspirations—and be met with warmth, curiosity, understanding, and respect. Whether you feel lost, lonely, numb, on edge, overwhelmed, or simply want to deepen your self-understanding and make sense of your experiences, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we can explore what feels challenging, recognize patterns that no longer serve you, and create meaningful changes aligned with your values.

Hasti’s therapeutic style offers a warm and compassionate space where you can slow down, reflect, and gain clarity about your emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. She fosters an environment where you can embark on a courageous, emotional, and ongoing journey of self-discovery, agency, and growth.

Relational & Systemic Therapy

As a relational and systemic therapist, Hasti believes that who we are is deeply shaped by our relationships, cultural backgrounds, intersectional identities, societal norms, and the stories we tell about ourselves within these contexts. Our struggles do not exist in isolation, and we are not the problem—but we do have the power to create change.

The interactions and experiences we carry from our families, education, and the larger world shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate life. Some of these patterns serve us well, while others keep us stuck in cycles of self-doubt, disconnection, or emotional pain. Hasti helps clients recognize these patterns, understand how they shape present challenges, and explore new ways of relating to themselves and others. Through this process, clients develop the skills to navigate life’s complexities with more authenticity, connection, and a greater sense of agency.

Approach

Hasti takes an integrative approach, drawing from Systemic Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic perspectives, ACT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive frameworks to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals. She walks alongside clients as they connect with their emotions and needs, cultivate their inner strength, and embrace their true selves with compassion and courage. 

Couples & Family Therapy

In couples and family therapy, Hasti helps clients cultivate compassionate, authentic, and effective communication while fostering deeper connection. Conflict and emotional distress often arise from unmet needs, miscommunication, and difficulty adapting to the evolving dynamics of relationships.
Hasti supports clients in identifying and expressing their emotions and needs with clarity, listening with empathy beyond judgment, and navigating conflicts by shifting from blame to collaboration. Through this process, she helps couples and families build relationships founded on compassion, clarity, mutual respect, and care.

Cultural Awareness & Multicultural Therapy

Hasti is deeply committed to working with diverse clients and has a strong passion for supporting multicultural and multiracial individuals, couples, and families. This passion stems from both her lived experience as an immigrant and her academic background, giving her a deep understanding of the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. She offers therapy in both English and Farsi for clients who feel more comfortable engaging in their native language.