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Clarity Through Compassion
Dr. Bahareh Talei (Dr. B), Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, dedicated educator, and empathic leader. Her career is built on a deep commitment to providing clarity where confusion exists.
Her passion for psychological assessment began early, recognizing that testing could “give people clarity about themselves when words or therapy alone weren’t enough”. Assessments, in her view, are tools to "uncover hidden strengths, validate experiences that have been misunderstood, and guide treatment in a concrete way”.
The most meaningful part of her work is “watching relief replace self-doubt,” transforming confusion into clarity and shame into self-acceptance for clients.
A LEADER FOR CHANGE AND ACCESSIBILITY
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Educator
Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University, teaching graduate-level courses in psychotherapy and assessment and training the next generation of providers.
Founder
Hive of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that ensures individuals without financial means can receive the same quality of care, providing affordable and accessible mental health services and valuable training to students.
Director
PsychEval, Inc. (Forensic & Legal Assessments) and Co-Director of the Diagnostic & Counseling Center (DCC) (Clinical Assessment & Therapy).
Community Advisory
Advisory Board Member for the EXPOSE 501(c)(3) nonprofit, advising on strategic planning across education, mental health, and empowerment initiatives for youth.
Expertise
Complex & Culturally-Responsive Care
Dr. B excels at diagnosing complex cases where symptoms of ADHD, Autism, and Trauma often overlap. She employs a holistic approach that integrates data from multiple sources to tell “the most accurate, compassionate story of who that person is”.
As a first-generation immigrant herself, she prioritizes conducting culturally responsive assessments that honor identity and lived experience, rather than imposing one “standard” definition of normal. She notes that culture shapes everything, including how people express distress and how families interpret behavior.
