About Mahsa Hojat-Khoshniyat

Dr. Mahsa has over 12 years of experience in the field of Mental Health, focusing on the hard-to-reach populations, those struggling with histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She started her career in working with children and families impacted by trauma at the Department of Children and Family Services. She then moved onto working with incarcerated women and men. She also worked at a Mental Health Clinic, working with more severe mental disorders and those being significantly affected by their mental illnesses. In addition to working people affected by trauma, relationship issues, immigration, and severe mental health, she has experience in working with addiction and those affected by addiction. She has worked at an outpatient drug and alcohol program and gains much insightful information. Dr. Mahsa is Also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

Dr. Mahsa's treatment modality is a combination of different cutting-edge treatments for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. She considers herself a guide, collaborator, and source of support for her clients. She provides her clients with insights related to their adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, thoughts, and ways of interacting with others.

Because of her background as a graduate college Admissions Counselor, she especially likes working with students and/or young professionals.