We had the good fortune of connecting with Noushine Navabi Palatchi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
For those that may be unfamiliar with my story, in the past I have worked as a clinician in crisis stabilization, residential treatment for survivors of sex trafficking, and a substance abuse treatment facility. In 2020 the IOP I was working at sadly closed its doors, so I decided to seize the moment and start my private practice. Right now I am a solo practitioner, contemplating expanding into a group practice in the future. I specialize in trauma and EMDR and I work predominantly with marginalized populations including women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC. I think one of the things that sets me apart is my ethnic and cultural background. I am a biracial woman who is also a first generation immigrant, so I have a very intimate understanding of the need for a multicultural perspective.

Beyond trauma I also work a lot with anxiety, depression, grief, and racial identity. I am always looking for a way to elevate and deepen the work that I do, so 2 years ago I became trained in ketamine assisted therapy, as well as psychedelic preparation and integration. The biggest life lessons that I am reminded of every day through this work are patience and trusting the process. The more I do this work, the more I fall in love with it and feel aligned with my many purposes. I am very grateful and fortunate for my work to be my passion. There is something incredibly touching about being invited by clients into the world of their deepest hurts, and being witness to their perseverance.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If friends were visiting for a long week I’d suggest swinging by by Ponce City Market for some shopping. From there, we’d walk the Beltline over to Inman Park neighborhood. My husband and I really enjoy Bomb Biscuits for breakfast and Beetlecat or Delbar for dinner. After dinner if we’re not full enough, we’ll either grab drinks nearby at Victory Sandwich Bar or an ice cream over at Butter and Cream.

The art scene in Atlanta can be really fun and there’s almost always an event to check out on the weekends at ABV Gallery, Cat Eye Creative, or Free Market Gallery. My husband is also a huge Falcons Fan, so I’m likely going to find myself at Mercedes Benz Stadium for a game this fall at some point. Whenever the Falcons lose though, he never feels like cooking, so we generally order takeout from Gu’s Kitchen on those nights .

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First would be my parents, especially my mother. Although she passed away some years ago, I know she is divinely guiding me. A close second is my husband Jared. Through his love, I grow every day. He is my rock and always my biggest supporter in anything I chose to do. Third would be to the women in recent years who have demonstrated the mightiness of sisterhood. I am incredibly grateful and humbled to be surrounded by truly wonderful and empowering women ranging from friends to family, colleagues, consultants, advisors, therapists, energy workers, and the list goes on. I am in a privileged position to say there are frankly too many to list.

Website: https://www.NoushineNavabi.com/

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