Overview
Ana Dolatabadi is the clinical director of UCSF's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
Biography
Ana Dolatabadi, PsyD, MA, is the director and a clinical psychologist with the UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and in private practice in San Francisco. Dr. Dolatabadi has a doctorate in clinical psychology and two master's degrees in sociology and transpersonal psychology. After taking her first psychology course nearly 25 years ago, she has dedicated her life to fostering the growth and evolution of individuals and groups.
Dr. Dolatabadi specializes in helping physicians, faculty, leaders, creatives, and other working professionals improve their quality of life, overcome personal and professional difficulties, enhance resilience, and manage stress in order to live a more meaningful life. She has a collaborative and pragmatic approach adapted to each individual's needs in order to foster insight and transformation. This is cultivated through a psychodynamic foundation with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, Solution-Focused interventions, and/or Mindfulness-Based approaches. She also develops psychoeducational group trainings and interventions on topics such as burnout, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, mindfulness in the workplace, and resiliency during times of transition. In addition to this role, she provides support to leaders in Silicon Valley's tech industry, the political sector, and medical institutions, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities each domain presents. Dr. Dolatabadi welcomes you as you are.