Dr. Zarrabian is a Transpersonal Psychologist in Los Angeles, California. She is also a teacher, and a shamanic healer. Additionally, Dr. Zarrabian is a Certified Massage Therapist in the state of California. She integrates her background as a psychologist and a healer to counseling individuals, couples, and families, in addition to teaching Psychology at Santa Monica College. 

Dr. Zarrabian's approach with highly sensitive clients addresses their sensitivities to the environment as well as teaches them long term productive coping strategies. Once particular sensitivities are discovered and dealt with, the individual becomes free from stress and is able to open up to new possibilities in life.

Dr. Zarrabian has developed a unique approach to meeting her client's needs.  This approach moves beyond the conventional session to utilizing tools such as mindfulness meditation, shamanic healing, therapeutic touch and visioning in her sessions. Dr. Zarrabian's goal for her clients is to have them eventually move beyond needing long term assistance of a counselor to becoming a self-reliant and empowered individual able to utilize many tools on their own to solve problems.  

The following are common characteristics of highly sensitive people:   

·        Very aware and affected by noise, sight, sound, taste, touch or smell.

·        Must have a quiet corner to recharge when feeling stressed out or overwhelmed.

·        Are very creative.

·        Are deeply concerned about the condition of the earth.

·        Care greatly about the suffering of other living beings.

.        Have a strong sense of right and wrong and work tirelessly to bring about justice.

·        Are very conscientious, hard working, organized and meticulous, but may become uncomfortable and less efficient or productive when being watched or scrutinized.

·        Enjoy simplicity and may become overwhelmed by chaos, clutter, or stress.

·        Get a sense of comfort and well being when close to nature.

·        Have a deep, rich, inner life, are very spiritual, and have vivid dreams.

·        Are very intuitive and can usually sense if something is wrong.

·        Have frequently been told "you are too sensitive or take things too personally."

·        Were considered quiet, introverted, timid, or shy as a child.        

How can Highly Sensitive people benefit from Transpersonal Counseling?

Transpersonal Counseling is similar to traditional counseling except that it also incorporates spirituality and altered state of consciousness in its frame work. If you are interested in exploring or talking about spiritual matters, difficulty in relationships, work or school while incorporating your spiritual practices or beliefs, mystical or altered states such as near death experiences, visions, or life altering dreams, then transpersonal counseling will be the right fit for you.    

How Can Highly Sensitive People Benefit From Shamanic Counseling?

Shamanic counseling is a spiritual form of counseling that follows the methods of shamanism. Shamanism is an ancient practice of indigenous people for contacting and utilizing an ordinarily hidden reality to acquire knowledge and healing for one self and others. Shamanic counseling is a system developed to help people solve life problems and become personally empowered. If you are interested in exploring or talking about a current issue in your life while consulting ancestral or spiritual guides, dreams, visions, vision quests or inner journeys then shamanic counseling may be the right direction for you.    

How can Highly Sensitive People Benefit from Therapeutic Touch?

Therapeutic touch is a form of healing that uses a practice called "laying on of hands" to correct or balance energy fields. The word "touch" is misleading because physical touch is generally not involved. Instead, the hands hover over the body. Therapeutic touch is based on the theory that the body, mind, and emotions work together to form a healthy system. According to therapeutic touch, health is an indication of a balanced energy field, and illness represents imbalance. Studies suggest that therapeutic touch can help to heal wounds, reduce pain, and promote relaxation. If you are suffering from chronic body pain, digestive problems or migraine headaches and have been to conventional doctors without finding relief then you may benefit from therapeutic touch.    

How can Highly Sensitive People Benefit from Mindfulness Meditation?  

Mindfulness is a practice of becoming aware of physical sensations, thoughts and emotions while they are happening in the moment.  Sensations, emotions and thoughts are viewed and examined in detail, from a third party point of view, with no attempt being made to deny, block, or distract from them. This process allows the individual to become more familiar with all the mental chatter and to eventually release them. If you are dealing with stress, negative self talk, hypertension, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, worry or low self-esteem, mindfulness meditation can be a very helpful intervention.   

How will you benefit from working with Dr. Zarrabian?

As a highly sensitive person myself, I have come to recognize that we live in a culture where sensitivity is not well understood or respected. For me, as it may be the case for many of you, it has always been a challenge to go out into the world to work and socialize. Although we are equipped with a wonderful gift, it is often difficult to bring it out into a world that does not readily recognize its value. As a result, I have worked hard at creating an environment where highly sensitive people will do well and eventually thrive. What they learn with me they will then be able to take into the world. Some of the benefits of working with me include: 

·        Having sessions held in a safe, quiet garden environment as opposed to a confined office space in a building.

·        Having phone sessions, e-counseling and Skype available for people who don't want to sit in the L.A. traffic.

·       Having the partner, parents or other family members of highly sensitive people learn more about how to deal more effectively with highly sensitive people. 

·        Receiving the tools on how to cope and work with people who are not very sensitive while maintaining inner peace and sanity.