Nahid Fattahi

Nahid Fattahi is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Marriage & Family Therapy at Pacific Oaks College, San Jose campus, where she has been teaching since 2019. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), writer, yoga instructor, and human rights activist, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to her teaching and clinical practice.

Her research and professional interests center on mental health, mindfulness, holistic well-being, and cultural sensitivity. She emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in therapeutic settings and integrates yoga and mindfulness practices into her clinical and educational frameworks. Her work reflects a strong commitment to social justice, human rights, and empathy-driven education.

Nahid contributes her insights through public scholarship in outlets such as Psychology Today, The Daily Beast, and the San Francisco Chronicle, focusing on mental health, well-being, and human rights advocacy. These writings reflect interdisciplinary engagement across psychology, public health, and social activism.

• Human Rights Advocacy
• Mental Health Awareness
• Cultural Inclusivity in Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions

She maintains a private practice specializing in adult and family therapy, where she applies integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive methods. Though no formal advising or grant activity is mentioned, her educational role supports student development through experiential and values-based learning.

Nahid Fattahi is actively involved in community-level human rights initiatives, promoting equality and social change. Her work bridges clinical psychology with activism, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile focused on healing, education, and justice.