Sarai Darbandi, LCSW, Coach, EMDR, SE
Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, & Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
Scottsdale AZ
Hello there — my name is Sarai, and I’m so glad you’re here. In my practice, I'm passionately dedicated to guiding individuals towards transformative solutions and resolutions in the areas that I specialize including: anxiety, trauma (childhood, sexual, religious & high demand groups) grief, perfectionism, people pleasing, life transitions, relationship issues, fears related to entrepreneurship & starting your own business, increasing self-acceptance & compassion, & preparation & integration for psychedelic, plant medicine, & transpersonal experiences like breathwork, ect.
Over the past 10+ years, I have supported hundreds of clients in moving from anxiety, overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation to greater ease, resilience, and connection with their true self. I am deeply grateful to walk alongside people on their journeys of healing and transformation. Much of my work centers on helping people prepare for and integrate non-ordinary states of consciousness, as well as navigating the everyday challenges that arise before, between, and after those experiences.
This work is close to my heart because I have also walked this path myself — learning how to regulate my own nervous system, heal from the past, and reclaim a sense of wholeness. My professional training and personal transformation continue to inform how I show up with clients: grounded, compassionate, and committed to both safety and possibility.
I am currently completing advanced training in Somatic Experiencing® with Dr. Peter Levine’s program and Holotropic Breathwork with Dr. Stan Grof’s model, approaches that align deeply with my dedication to integrating science, embodiment, and the wisdom of expanded states.
I offer Online coaching sessions all over the U.S. and Online therapy sessions in the state of Arizona. I am looking forward to supporting you in your inward journey and discovering more about where you are at in your life. Feel free to email me or call for a free consultation. In your consultation, we will get to know each other, see if we are a good fit, and have a plan of action on how to move forward.