Clinical Staff

Dr. Kayvon Akbarian

Hi, I'm Dr. Akbarian!

My unique path to psychology, including two years in law school focusing on family and immigration law, has given me a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and families face. This experience helped me identify my true passion and return to the field of mental health.

I'm excited to continue toward licensure as a clinical psychologist and to provide a customized approach to both therapy and assessments. I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each patient because each has a unique story.

Education & Training

• BS in Psychology (Minor in Pre-Law) - Suffolk University, Boston, MA
• Two years - Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA (Family & Immigration Law)
• MA in Clinical Psychology (LMHC) - American International College
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology - William James College, Newton, MA
• Full-Time APA Consortium Site - Rural Vermont Collaborative of the Precision Valley, Springfield, Vermont (Springfield School District and community health centers in Ludlow and Springfield, VT)

Clinical Experience:

• Crisis Clinician
• Residential Programs
• Inpatient Units
• School Districts
• Integrated Primary Care Systems
• Assisted Living & Nursing Facilities
  

My Specialties

Assessment & Consultation:

• Community-Based Assessment
• School-Based Assessment
• Diverse Needs & Populations

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Play & Art Therapy
• Evidence-Based Interventions

Clinical Settings:

• School Settings
• Community-Based Settings
• Integrated Primary Care
• Residential & Inpatient Care

Diverse Diagnoses Experience:

• Wide Range of Mental Health Diagnoses
• Various Symptomologies

Quote: "I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each patient because each has a unique story." – Irvin D. Yalom