Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo, LPCC
Practical, supportive counseling for change and resilience
- Harm reduction focused
- Trauma and loss support
- Career and life transitions
About Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a credential that indicates advanced clinical training and state licensure to provide counseling services. She has over 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults in Ohio, drawing on decades of work in community mental health and a practical, compassionate understanding of what helps people move forward through difficult seasons.
She provides psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, and she enjoys partnering with people across a wide range of concerns. Her work includes a harm reduction perspective for alcohol and substance use, meeting clients where they are and helping them clarify realistic goals for change. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness practices to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, and mood-related challenges while exploring the underlying sources of distress.
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo prioritizes an accepting, supportive environment where survivors can reconnect with resilience while working through trauma and loss. She uses motivational interviewing to help clients step out of stuck patterns and build momentum toward the changes they want, including habit shifts and goal setting. She also offers employment and career consultation related to job loss, career change, workplace stress, disability applications, and creative blocks, along with skill-building for anger management, conflict resolution, and assertive communication to strengthen relationships.
She welcomes everyone and is especially mindful of creating space for those who may not feel at ease in all treatment settings, including members of LGBT communities, people wanting to discuss size acceptance, people of color, and others from marginalized groups. In addition to therapy, she provides clinical supervision for unlicensed mental health professionals and graduate students, as well as consultation for peers seeking added support.
She provides psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, and she enjoys partnering with people across a wide range of concerns. Her work includes a harm reduction perspective for alcohol and substance use, meeting clients where they are and helping them clarify realistic goals for change. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness practices to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, and mood-related challenges while exploring the underlying sources of distress.
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo prioritizes an accepting, supportive environment where survivors can reconnect with resilience while working through trauma and loss. She uses motivational interviewing to help clients step out of stuck patterns and build momentum toward the changes they want, including habit shifts and goal setting. She also offers employment and career consultation related to job loss, career change, workplace stress, disability applications, and creative blocks, along with skill-building for anger management, conflict resolution, and assertive communication to strengthen relationships.
She welcomes everyone and is especially mindful of creating space for those who may not feel at ease in all treatment settings, including members of LGBT communities, people wanting to discuss size acceptance, people of color, and others from marginalized groups. In addition to therapy, she provides clinical supervision for unlicensed mental health professionals and graduate students, as well as consultation for peers seeking added support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disaster
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo have?
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling.
Is Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo is licensed as an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Ohio. License number: OH LPCC E.0500079-SUPV.
In which languages does Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Persian.
Where is Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo located?
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo as my therapist?
Sessions can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort.
Does Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo work with international clients?
Yes. Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo integrates evidence-informed approaches that can work well in an online format, with sessions tailored to the concerns each client brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new skills for challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) builds on mindfulness and values-based action, supporting clients in making room for difficult thoughts or feelings while moving toward what matters most. This approach can be especially helpful for coping with ongoing stress, mood concerns, and the pressure of major change. For clients working through trauma and painful experiences, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured process to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and strengthen present-day coping.
Finding the right fit is part of therapy. Froogh Vakili-Khatibloo collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and pacing, then adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and supportive.
Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support with flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can help clients stay engaged through busy schedules, travel, or changing energy levels from week to week.
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