Sahar Dorani, Psy.D.
About Sahar Dorani, Psy.D.
Sahar Dorani, Psy.D., is a psychologist currently working at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves as adjunct faculty at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
Current Role at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc.
Sahar Dorani serves as a Psychologist at Stella Nova Psychology, Inc. since 2021. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the practice focuses on providing comprehensive psychological services. In this role, Dorani utilizes her expertise to support clients in various aspects of mental health, emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment.
Previous Experience at Sharper Future
Sahar Dorani worked at Sharper Future in two capacities. Initially, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2015 to 2016 for one year. Following this role, she became a Licensed Clinical Psychologist from 2016 to 2017 for six months in South San Francisco, California. During her time at Sharper Future, she gained valuable experience in clinical settings.
Educational Background in Psychology
Sahar Dorani has an extensive educational background in psychology. She earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Santa Monica College from 2004 to 2007. Dorani continued her studies at San Francisco State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 2007 to 2009. She then pursued graduate studies at The Wright Institute, where she achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology from 2009 to 2011 and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from 2009 to 2015.
Experience at The Wright Institute and UC Berkeley
Sahar Dorani has been involved in academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at The Wright Institute since 2020. In addition, she worked as a Behavioral Health Provider at the University of California, Berkeley from 2017 to 2020. At UC Berkeley, she contributed to a primary care integrated health program, focusing on holistic treatment for college students.
Research and Clinical Interests
Sahar Dorani conducted dissertation research on the impact of acculturation, acculturative stress, and ethnic identity on second-generation Iranian Americans. She has a clinical interest in working with formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into the community. Dorani values providing behavioral health services in a primary care setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.