Rosa Daneshvar

Rosa Daneshvar

Pasadena Trauma Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I specialize in working with adults facing trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, dissociative disorders (including DID), and attachment-related issues. I also assist clients in navigating relationship difficulties, codependency, and other challenges. As an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirmative therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for all individuals.

My clinical approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, and I utilize evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing. I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, integrating techniques from mindfulness, meditation, CBT, DBT, and parts work, all while honoring the client’s goals and pace. My clients often describe me as compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental, qualities that I bring to every session.

Before pursuing therapy, I worked as a chemical engineer, but I soon realized that I longed for deeper personal connections and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. This led me to transition into therapy, a field that has become my true calling. Originally from Iran, I am bilingual in English and Farsi (Persian), and I offer services in both languages.

All modalities are very effective in treating traumas.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that has been successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, nightmares, etc. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) while the client attends to memories and triggers to decrease or eliminate emotional distress connected to the memory.

Brainspotting is a somatic therapy that helps clients access the subcortical (non-verbal) part of the brain, where trauma is typically stored. According to the creator of Brainspotting, David Grand, “Where you look affects how you feel.” Since our eyes give us access to the subcortical brain, Brainspotting uses the visual field as a way to help release stored memories.

Parts Work Therapy is an approach that helps individuals understand and heal from trauma by recognizing and working with the different “parts” of themselves that hold various emotions, memories, and coping strategies.

It is based on the idea that the mind naturally organizes itself into different aspects, or parts, especially in response to overwhelming experiences. These parts may hold pain, fear, or protective roles, and therapy helps integrate them into a more cohesive sense of self.

Grounded in the theory of structural dissociation, parts work is a non-pathologizing approach. It views symptoms as expressions of divided parts—not as signs of a flawed self, but as strategies shaped by trauma.

Additional Trainings
  • EMDRIA-Approved EMDR 1 & 2
  • Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2
  • Easy Ego State Interventions by Robin Shapiro, LICSW
  • Introduction to Internal Family System: Connecting with the wisdom within
  • Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate
  • Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Masters in chemical engineering from the University of Washington-Seattle
  • Bachelors in chemical engineering from Azad University in Tehran
  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  • Member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
  • Farsi

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