Azadeh initially joined the Growth Extended family as a primary therapist. However, due in part to her clinical expertise, caring attitude and commitment to the clients we served; she was quickly promoted into the Assistant Program manager role. As one of the leaders in the facility, Azadeh has an unwavering commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Azadeh has an extensive background working with hurting individuals. Prior to beginning her journey at Growth Extended, Azadeh counseled individual, child, couples and families. She also sacrificially served women and men by facilitating domestic violence/batterers intervention groups utilizing various psychotherapeutic techniques.
Azadeh was born in Iran but grew up in Iran, London and England. She moved to the US (Arizona) in 1980, and moved to California in 1981. After living in Long Beach she moved to the San Fernando Valley in 1990 and has remained living at the same house in Granada Hills since 2000. Academically, Azadeh received her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts at Mount Saint Mary’s college in Brentwood, and later she returned to Jones International University for an MBA. Her thirst for psychology drove her to obtain a second Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy which brought her to her destiny of helping others, which is Growth Extended.
Azadeh discloses, “The main reason I am in this business is because I love to help people. This company treats clients with respect, dignity, and compassion, and I feel this company is genuinely interested in the client’s wellbeing. Another major reason Azadeh loves her job is that, “I have not met one person I did not like in this company.”
When she is not at work, Azadeh loves to learn about new concepts. She enjoys traveling near and far tangibly, and; vicariously through travel shows on KCET. Azadeh also enjoys spending time with loved ones; people and cute, cuddly and furry creatures too. Azadeh takes the initiative to provide daily care to the four facility cats who provide pet therapy to the clients.