Pegah Bakhtiyari

Primary Specialties

• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Bipolar
• Trauma

Also Experienced With

• Attachment Issues
• BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• Divorce
• Family Issues
• Family Trauma
• Grief/Loss
• Holistic Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Neurodivergence
• OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
• PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Personality Disorders
• Relational Therapy
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Overview

My ideal clients are people who feel worn down by life rather than “broken.”

They may be living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or long-term mental health challenges, and often feel misunderstood or emotionally exhausted. Many are trying to function while quietly carrying a lot. They seek therapy not to be fixed, but to feel seen, steadier, and more connected to themselves.

I bring an active, responsive, and flexible approach to therapy. My work draws from CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care, but I don’t believe one method fits everyone. Some clients need structure and skills, others need empathy, space, and to be deeply heard. My background in sociology allows me to understand both the individual and the larger social pressures shaping their experience.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve been struggling for a long time. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan — just a willingness to show up as you are. Therapy with me is collaborative and engaged, and we move at a pace that feels safe and respectful for you

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Cigna EAP
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• PacificSource
• Providence Health Plan
• Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Trillium Community Health Plan
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP