I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 28890) that provides therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples.
Clinical ExpErience
I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a variety of clinical training experiences throughout my career. My first internship was at The Children's Collective, where I provided therapy and psychological testing (cognitive, developmental, and personality assessments) to underserved children, adolescents, adults, and families in the South Los Angeles community. As an intern at Shanti Orange County, I provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. My final internship as well as post-doctoral training was completed at The Saturday Center for Psychotherapy in Santa Monica, where I received in depth, psychodynamic training and worked with a variety of clinical presentations ranging from anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties.
EDUCATION
I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach and both my Master's (M.A). and Doctorate (Ph.D). in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional University at Alliant International University.
CONSULTING AND TEACHING
Teaching and consulting are truly passions in my life. I currently teach a variety of courses in the Master's in Psychology program at Antioch University which include:
Psychological Testing
Research for Mental Health Professionals
Process of Interpersonal Psychotherapy I
Personality Theory I: Psychodynamic Theories
Clinical Training and Readiness
Clinical Practicum
Human Sexuality
Healing Historical Oppression Among LGBTQ Communities
In addition to teaching, I currently provide consultation and on-call services for a nationwide suicide and crisis prevention hotline.
RESEARCH AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Research is an integral part of who I am as a psychologist. I have conducted research and presented on the following topics:
Rahmani, C., & Theodore, P.S. (2015, August). Minority stress, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and sexual risk among gay and bisexual men. Poster presented at the 123rd annual American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Theodore, P. S., Rahmani, C., Green, R. J., & Chiasson, J. (2013, August). Investigating LGBT related bullying in a predominately Latino high school sample. In M. H. Hsu (Chair), New frontiers in anti-LGBT bullying: Race, age, religion, and research methods. Symposium at the 120th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Rahmani, C. & Theodore, P. S. (2011, September). Heterosexism and bullying: Consequences among and solutions for LGBT youth. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, San Diego, CA.
Rahmani, C. (2011, August). Crisis management and suicide prevention among LGBTQ youth. In P. S. Theodore (Chair), Prevalence and reduction of bullying, victimization and suicide among LGBTQ youth. Symposium at the 119th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
Rahmani, C. (2010, May). Perceived discrimination and self-efficacy among Iranian Americans. Poster presented at the annual psychology poster fair at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA.
Rahmani, C. (2007, May). Perceptions of interracial relationships among California college students. Poster presented at the annual psychology poster fair at California State University, Long Beach. Long Beach, CA.