Haleh Royanian , LCSW

Haleh Royanian is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people through major life stressors. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth work for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and issues many women face. Haleh speaks English and Persian and practices in Virginia as a VA LCSW and ME LCSW.

Haleh uses straightforward talk therapy to help people name what feels hard and decide what matters most to them. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot thinking patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness practices help ground people when emotions feel overwhelming.

Her work often addresses family problems, caregiving strain, separation and divorce, immigration-related stress, and multicultural concerns. She helps with parenting challenges, social anxiety, ADHD, and anger so people can handle daily demands with more ease. Post-traumatic stress and self-harm concerns are also within her focus areas.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Haleh aims to help people build simple skills they can use between meetings. She supports clients as they set goals and test changes that fit their lives. Her style is warm, direct, and respectful of cultural background.

Many who come to Haleh want help coping with life changes or improving relationships. She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Haleh does not take international clients and works with people located in Virginia.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what truly matters to them. It focuses on small, values-based actions so stress and avoidance do not dictate life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, social fears, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy supports developing simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process, and approaches can be combined or adjusted as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video lets you use body language and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, scheduling, and ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into daily routines.