O
OR Counselors
Apr 20, 2026
Welcome
Welcome 5 star provider
Accepting Clients
Telehealth
Sliding Scale
$160–$250/session
About Payam
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out. Embracing this calling allowed me to build a strong and meaningful practice. When your work is rooted in passion and a genuine desire to serve a community you care about, success naturally follows—not just in financial terms, but in the profound impact you can have on people's lives.
Over the years, my practice has grown to include a wide range of specialties beyond working with gay men. I believe that when you build your work on a foundation of purpose, it can grow and evolve—like a river that carries you where you’re meant to go.
I'm also deeply passionate about working with immigrants. As an immigrant myself, I feel a strong sense of empathy for the challenges facing our community. I often integrate somatic approaches into my work, which I’ve found especially effective for clients dealing with trauma.
My professional experience also includes teaching in the Doctoring 1 Program at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, where I’ve guided medical students in patient-centered care, ethics, and empathy. Please feel free to reach out—I am here to support you in achieving lasting growth and resilience.
At a glance
- Treats
- Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain
- Approach
- Coaching, Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Existential
- Insurance
- Compsych, Modern Health
- Fees
- $160–$250 per session · Sliding scale available
- Format
- Telehealth (Oregon-wide)
- Languages
- English, Farsi
- License
- MFT, SEP, Ph.D., OR #T3518
- Accepting new clients
- Yes
Details
Telehealth
Telehealth & phone sessions
Specialties
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Body Image
Career Counseling
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Depression
Grief
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Video Game Addiction
Treatment Approaches
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Pricing
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($160–$250)
Sliding Scale
Flexible pricing for self-pay clients
Insurance Accepted
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Details
- MFT, SEP, Ph.D. Lic #T3518
- Telehealth Available
- Accepting New Patients
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