Sometimes we just know in our bones that it’s time for change. And while we may know that we want to change, actually making that shift happen can be difficult. Alvand Hajizadeh, MA, enjoys supporting people as they navigate that process of shifting patterns in service of helping them experience life in a lighter, warmer, and more fulfilled way.

Alvand’s favorite tools come from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic awareness. Together with his clients, he works to unpack the patterns they may feel caught in, understand what drives them, and gradually loosen their grip. He also believes that meaningful change requires action, so sessions often include small experiments between sessions to explore what feels most effective and supportive.

Alvand holds an MA from Northwestern University and a BA in Psychology from Middlebury College. Before becoming a therapist, he spent over a decade working across early-stage startups and consulting, giving him a deep understanding of fast-paced, high-stress environments. While he valued those chapters of his career, he continued to feel drawn toward helping people look inward, make meaningful changes, and evolve.