Daryush Parvinbenam, LPCC-S

To Contact:
614-305-5102
daryush@renew-wellness-center.com

The two most important phrases in therapy, as in yoga, are “Notice that” and “What happens next?” Once you start approaching your body with curiosity rather than with fear, everything shifts.
― Bessel A. van der Kolk

Daryush is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and has a MEd in Community Health Education and a MA in Mental Health Counseling. For the last 24 years he has served in numerous clinical and supervisory capacities in the fields of trauma, dual diagnoses, mental health, substance abuse counseling; and clinical/supervisory positions. He has also served as Clinical Assistant Professor, and practicum supervisor in the Counseling and Human Development Program at Walsh University, specializing in Trauma, Motivational Counseling/Interviewing, Dynamics of Chemical Dependency, Dual disorder issues, and Psychological testing & assessment.  He is the founder and chair person for the International Association of Somatic Therapies.

In working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relational issues, Daryush utilizes Motivational Interviewing, EMDR Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and relational therapies, His main professional interests are training mental health professionals and working with clients in therapy from diverse backgrounds who present with personality disorders, dual diagnoses, and histories of complex trauma. He is also interested in the integration of research-based mindfulness, yoga techniques, and somatosensory/mindfulness practices into counseling, especially treatment of complex PTSD, dissociative and adult attachment related disorders.