Mava Fakoori
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | AMFT
Supervised By: Dr. Ronit Farzam, PSY 23819
Client Focus
Children
Adolescents
Couples
Specialties
Marital Issues
Depression
Families
Parenting Support
Trauma & PTSD
OCD
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Chronic Illness Support
Child & Adolescent therapy
Sexual Assault Recovery
Self-Esteem Challenges
Postpartum Depression
Treatment Methods
Hypnotherapy
Somatic Approaches (Orgone Therapy)
Psychoanalytic Approaches
Psychodynamic Therapy
Couples Therapy
Adults
Anxiety
Family Therapy
ADHD
Mava excels at creating therapeutic spaces where each family member or partner feels genuinely heard and valued, helping couples and families rediscover connection and warmth in their relationships through deep, individualized work.
Her grounding in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches allows her to address deep root causes of psychological and relational issues, creating lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief.
Mava's training in somatic approaches, including orgone therapy, enables her to work with clients on both emotional and bodily levels, recognizing the interconnection between physical and psychological healing.
"I believe we are pieces of a whole and I'm passionate about lifting those pieces and connecting them into something more complete. I hope my clients can feel seen, heard and supported enough to turn their pain into insight, growth and connection. My goal is to help create hope, awareness, light and long lasting change in their lives."
- Mava Fakoori
Mava Fakoori is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a deeply individualized, psychodynamic approach to helping individuals, couples, and families create lasting transformation.
With specialized expertise in marital issues, family dynamics, and working with children and adolescents, she creates therapeutic spaces where each voice is heard and valued. Mava is particularly passionate about supporting clients navigating life transitions, healing emotional wounds, and addressing patterns rooted in early relationships. Her approach is founded on the belief that "we are pieces of a whole," and she works to help clients connect those pieces into something more complete and meaningful.
Her therapeutic methodology is grounded primarily in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, though she skillfully draws from various modalities as needed to create truly individualized treatment plans. Mava firmly believes there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy, instead tailoring each client's treatment based on their unique personality, needs, strengths, and life experiences. Her training encompasses hypnotherapy, couples therapy, psychoanalysis, and somatic approaches including orgone therapy, allowing her to support clients on both emotional and bodily levels. This comprehensive background enables her to address deep root causes of issues rather than just surface symptoms.
With specialized training in multiple therapeutic modalities and experience as a former radio show host, Mava brings exceptional communication skills and cultural understanding to her practice. Her diverse background has equipped her with the ability to connect with clients from various walks of life while maintaining the depth and insight needed for profound therapeutic work. Her experience in broadcasting reflects her natural ability to create connection and understanding through authentic communication—skills that translate beautifully into her therapeutic relationships.
Outside the therapy room, Mava nurtures her creativity through arts and crafts, finding joy in the process of creating something beautiful and meaningful with her hands. She has a passionate collection of teapots and enjoys the meditative practice of making various herbal teas, reflecting her appreciation for ritual, comfort, and the healing properties of natural remedies. Her love of backgammon demonstrates her strategic thinking and enjoyment of meaningful connection through shared activities. These personal interests reflect her holistic approach to life and healing—combining creativity, mindfulness, tradition, and authentic human connection.