MEET LILLIAN FARZAN, LMFT
Meet Lillian Farzan, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. Lillian brings a unique blend of personal life experiences and academic expertise to her practice, having earned her degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the University of Southern California.
With a strong commitment to supporting marginalised communities, Lillian Farzan, LMFT, has dedicated her career to providing inclusive therapy. Her practice focuses on the needs of first-generation individuals, people of colour (POC), and the LGBTQ+ community. Through her private practice, she has created a safe and welcoming space for clients to navigate challenges related to intersectionality, social injustice, racism, and other systemic issues.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Lillian Farzan, LMFT, is also a passionate writer and collaborator. She engages with local organisations to facilitate workshops and discussions aimed at fostering safe spaces for those most impacted by social injustice. Lillian’s dedication to her community extends beyond therapy, as she works to empower and uplift those who seek her guidance.
For all inquiries please send a message to - lillianfarzan@gmail.com
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A POTENTIAL CLIENT?
CLIENTS TYPICALLY REPORT THE FOLLOWING THROUGHOUT THE THERAPEUTIC JOURNEY:
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Processing Life’s Highs and Lows: Having someone with whom to process the many highs and lows of life.
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Authenticity in Therapy: Being in a space where they can be their true selves without judgment.
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Support and Respect: Feeling grateful for a supportive and respectful therapeutic space.
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Coping Strategies: Developing effective tools to cope with distress.
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Navigating Cultural Boundaries: Processing the nuances of boundaries as a first-generation individual with values that may conflict with the dominant Western culture.
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Understanding Origins: Gaining insight into their families of origin.
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Relationship Dynamics: Understanding intimate relationship patterns and how they correlate with family dynamics.
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Self-Awareness and Compassion: Experiencing an increase in self-awareness and self-compassion.
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Addressing Social Issues: Appreciating a space that takes into account the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy.
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Non-Pathologising Environment: Being in a space where their intersectionality is respected and not pathologised.
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Trauma Processing with EMDR: Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to reduce the emotional charge associated with trauma.