Safoura Moraveji

Safoura Moraveji is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist, practicing clinically since 1988 in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her primary focus is on supporting adults navigating significant life transitions, including divorce, family dynamics, career changes, and health challenges. Safoura earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland in College Park, subsequently specializing in psychoanalytic and Gestalt-Existential psychotherapies. Her expertise encompasses severe mood and panic disorders, depression, and anxiety, enabling her to address the complexities of mental health with compassion and insight. Beyond her work as a psychotherapist, Safoura embodies the values of a devout Buddhist nun, skillfully incorporating mindfulness into her therapeutic approach. She artfully blends storytelling and writing with her spiritual practices to deliver comprehensive mental health care that addresses chronic pain management, chronic illnesses, and end-of-life transitions. Understanding that compassion and knowledge alone are insufficient, Safoura emphasizes the importance of integrating personal experience with compassion and expertise. Her mission is to guide clients in harmonizing these essential elements, empowering them to engage joyfully and meaningfully in their lives.