about ME
My name is
Sheri Sabrdaran.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, California, and a parenting and relationship coach working with families around the world.
But before any title, I’m a mother, and I know how heavy parenting a teenager can feel, especially when you’re doing it between cultures.
When I raised my children here, I often asked myself:
How much freedom is too much?
How do I keep them safe without pushing them away?
How do I hold onto our values without turning into someone they resent?
Those questions didn’t make me weak, they made me curious, humble, and committed to learning.
That journey shaped the way I work today.
Why My Approach Works
After 33 years in the United States, raising two children here, and serving hundreds of families in my clinical practice, I bring a rare and powerful combination of skills.
Clinical expertise as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I understand trauma, attachment, regulation, teen behavior, and family dynamics at a deep clinical level.
A lived understanding of Iranian culture and values
I know our emotional language, our expectations, our fears, our generational wounds, and how they show up in parenting.
Personal experience raising children in America
I navigated the same cultural challenges you’re facing and raised two highly successful kids. I understand both worlds, because I have lived in both, and I help you do the same.
Specialized training in adolescent psychology & brain development
I teach parents what is normal, what is developmental, and what is a cultural misunderstanding, so you can stop panicking and start connecting.
Thoughtful guidance for Persian parents raising children in Western cultures, rooted in emotional safety, cultural understanding, and calm, intentional growth.
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