Sarai Darbandi, LCSW, EMDR, SEP
Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, & Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
Scottsdale AZ
Welcome! My name is Sarai, and I'm glad you're here. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or disconnected from yourself, I want you to know that change is possible & you don't have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, & complex trauma (including childhood, sexual, narcissistic, religious, psychedelic, and high-demand group experiences), life transitions, existential concerns, fear of change, difficulty stepping into the life you want, & psychedelic assisted therapy preparation & integration.
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 & 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. I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey.