The word "Paradis" comes from the ancient Persian word Pairidaeza—a beautiful enclosed garden, a place of peace, safety, and belonging. To me, paradise is not a distant destination. It is something we create within ourselves. It is the quiet confidence of knowing who we are. The freedom to live authentically. The ability to meet life's challenges with courage while still holding onto joy, meaning, and connection.
Welcome
I'm so glad you're here
I’m Mehrnaz, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and a more fulfilling life.
As a counsellor, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to our work together. My own journey has included immigration, significant life transitions, uncertainty, loss, and the challenge of rebuilding a sense of home and belonging. These experiences have taught me profound lessons about resilience, courage, self-compassion, and the strength that often emerges when we least expect it. They have also deepened my understanding of what it means to feel lost—and what it means to find yourself again.
I am a lifelong learner, deeply curious about the human experience and passionate about helping others discover their own inner wisdom. At the heart of my approach is a simple belief: healing happens through genuine connection. When we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, something powerful begins to unfold. Clarity emerges. Hope returns. Confidence grows. And little by little, we begin to imagine new possibilities for our lives.
My hope is to help you create your own version of that paradise—a life that feels grounded, authentic, and aligned with your values. A life where you are not merely surviving, but truly thriving.
How I can help
Life has a way of bringing us to unexpected crossroads. Sometimes change arrives quietly; other times it shakes the very ground beneath us. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, immigration, loss, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you may be carrying burdens that feel heavy and lonely. If that's where you find yourself today, I want you to know that you don't have to carry them alone.
I believe that within every person lives a remarkable capacity for healing, growth, and transformation—even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to create a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with who you already are beneath the stress, self-doubt, expectations, and painful experiences that may have clouded your path.
No matter where you are in your journey, I welcome you with warmth, curiosity, and respect. Together, we can explore what is holding you back, uncover the strengths already within you, and create space for healing, growth, and possibility.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you as you take the next step toward a life that feels more peaceful, meaningful, and deeply your own.
Your Questions, Answered
How do online sessions work?
Once you schedule an appointment through our secure portal, you’ll receive a private video link. Simply click the link at your session time to meet with your counselor in a confidential, HIPAA-compliant space.
Can I switch counselors if I feel it’s not a good fit?
The connection between you and your counsellor is one of the most important parts of the healing process. That's why I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation—to give you a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see whether our connection feels like the right fit for your journey.
The free 20-minute consultation gives us a chance to connect, answer your questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit for your journey.
Do you accept insurance?