Welcome

You’re here, and that matters.

By being here, you’re already taking care of yourself.

What to Expect

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    Licensed Counselor

    Experienced Mental Health Care

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    Individual Therapy

    Personalized Support

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    Telehealth

    Across Oregon

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    In-Person

    Corvallis Office

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With Hoda Counseling, you can explore all that is you, feel empowered, face life’s uncertainties, strengthen boundaries, build confidence, practice saying no, create healthier connections, and honor whatever else is important to you.

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Do you find yourself feeling guilty or second-guessing yourself when you try to set boundaries?

When life feels overwhelming, stressful, or confusing, you don’t have to manage it alone.

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Areas of Focus

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    Depression, Stress & Burnout

    Academic stress

    Work stress & burnout

    Overwhelm and nervous system dysregulation

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    Anxiety, Self-Esteem, & Boundaries

    Anxiety & chronic worry

    Shame and guilt

    Low self-esteem

    People-pleasing tendencies

    Family stress

    Learning to say ‘no’ and set healthy boundaries

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    Trauma, Grief & Emotional Healing

    Trauma and PTSD

    Rebuilding a sense of safety and self-trust

    Grief, loss, and life transitions 

    Recovery from parentification and emotional neglect

    Healing childhood & family experiences

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    Racial/Cultural Identity and Discrimination

    Racial & cultural identity

    Immigration & acculturation stress

    Discrimination & marginalization-related stress

In-person and telehealth options

My office is located in Corvallis, Oregon. Prefer to meet remotely? No worries—I also offer secure telehealth sessions for clients located anywhere in Oregon.

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Hi, I’m Hoda

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon, and offer individual counseling to adults.

My name, Hoda, means “guidance.”

I carry it as a gentle reminder as I support you in navigating life’s journey, helping you notice and trust the guidance that's already within you

I offer a supportive, warm, and collaborative space where you can explore your story, feel truly understood, and gain the clarity you need.

Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, chronic stress, unresolved trauma, or persistent guilt around setting boundaries, we’ll work together to understand what’s beneath it.

Yes, we may explore difficult topics, but I also bring warmth, patience, and humor to our sessions—because healing is about kindness and light, as well as depth.

If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation - no pressure, just a chance to see if working together feels like a good fit.

Hoda Tirafkan (She/her), Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

A little about me

  • I completed my Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Oregon. I am licensed in the State of Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been seeing clients since 2017.

    My training has uniquely prepared me for individual counseling, with a focus on helping people understand themselves more fully and feel more grounded in both their inner world and their relationships.

    I prioritize ongoing learning and regularly participate in continuing education so I can bring current, practical, and evidence-based approaches into my work.

  • Life has taken me across different cultures, cities, countries, schools, languages, and ways of being - giving me firsthand insight into what it’s like to adapt and grow despite life’s uncertainties.

    I speak English and Farsi/Persian fluently, and my lived experiences inform my sensitivity to cultural identity, discrimination, immigration stress, social and cultural pressures, and family dynamics. I recognize and honor the importance of exploring the challenges of balancing personal goals with family and social expectations in a society that often feels like go, go, go.

    Together, we can explore ways to honor yourself and build a sense of belonging, even in a culture that rewards constant doing, overcommitting, perfectionism, saying yes too often, and sacrificing your own needs to keep everyone else happy.

  • Outside the therapy room, I stay grounded with simple things—exploring local coffee shops and small businesses, crafting, playing keyboard, trying to keep my plants alive (mostly successfully), and the occasional truly restorative nap. Sushi is also a constant favorite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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    • If your insurance isn’t listed here, I can provide a superbill (itemized receipt) for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Payment in full is required at the time of service. Coverage varies, and reimbursement cannot be guaranteed. Clients are responsible for checking with their insurance provider and understanding specific benefits before scheduling a session.

    • One-time Phone Consultation: Free

    • 60-90 minute intake session (first session): $195

    • 50-minute session: $175

    • I reserve a limited number of discounted slots for existing clients who experience financial/insurance changes during the therapeutic process and remain dedicated to the work. Paying the full rate not only supports my practice, but also allows me to extend this support to clients when it’s needed.

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Core Values

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    Diversity & Inclusion

    I celebrate and honor the full spectrum of my clients' identities and lived experiences, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel comfortable, free to be yourself, safe, and fully included.

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    Respect

    I believe healing happens when we are met with dignity, curiosity, and warmth; I welcome your voice, boundaries, and your right to make choices about your care.

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    Compassion

    My work is rooted in compassion and collaboration. I integrate person-centered, narrative, and strengths-based approaches, honoring you as the expert of your own experience while helping you build on the strengths you already carry.

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    Client-Centered Care

    I center therapy around your needs, goals, and pace, providing support that is intentional, empowering, and fits your life.

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    Fairness & Equity

    I am committed to fair and ethical care, noticing barriers that my clients may face, and advocating for fairness in therapy and beyond the therapy room.

You deserve support.

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