Title: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Nationally Certified Counselor
Company: Washington Counseling Center
Location: Vancouver, Washington, United States
Marjan Baradar, LPC., LMHC., NCC., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Nationally Certified Counselor at Washington Counseling Center, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in mental health services.
With decades of experience to her credit, Ms. Baradar has excelled as a licensed professional counselor with the Oregon Counseling Center from 2003 to 2022 and continued her profession as a licensed mental health counselor with the Washington Counseling Center since 2017. In these positions, she works with a diverse client base hailing from various cultural backgrounds and age groups. As such, she utilizes an eclectic approach that combines different therapeutic modalities that allow her to tailor her treatment to the unique needs of each client. Most importantly, Ms. Baradar prioritizes the overall well-being of her patients, as she remains dedicated to improving their state of mind while overcoming afflictions such as anxiety and depression.
Ms. Baradar’s journey into the field of mental health began with her academic pursuits, having initially earned a Bachelor of Science in applied psychology from Eastern Washington University in 1982. Driven by a strong desire to deepen her understanding of the human mind and behavior, she continued her education at Oregon State University, from which she graduated with a Master of Science in counseling in 1985. A native of Iran, Ms. Baradar recalls overcoming the obstacles of learning English as a second language during her academic pursuits only one year after arriving in the United States, dedicating her time and resources to learn, understand, and translate every word of the 700 pages of course material against monumental time constrictions and the high expectations of her professor to achieve an A+ grade in her self-paced Psychology 101 course.
Ms. Baradar began her career as a counselor at Rosemont Treatment Center and School for Adolescent Girls in Portland, Oregon, which was the largest residential treatment facility in the Pacific Northwest that served adolescent females between the ages of 12 and 17 who experienced significant personal challenges including various forms of abuse, neglect, school failure, legal violations, self-endangerment, mental health issues, and substance abuse and dependence issues. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and honed her skills in providing compassionate and effective support. Ms. Baradar subsequently served as a children’s grief counselor at Laurelhurst Manor and both an educational coordinator and family counselor with Portland Impact, roles that shaped her holistic approach to mental health counseling and emphasized the importance of family dynamics and effective communication.
Soon thereafter, Ms. Baradar was active as a diversion counselor at Portland Impact from 1989 to 1990 and as a child development specialist with Portland Public Schools from 1990 to 1991. She later accepted a post with Beaverton Community Youth Services as a family counselor, where she continued to provide crucial support to families in need. In 1993, she began working with the Providence Employee Assistance Program (EAP), through which she expanded her focus to include counseling employees dealing with workplace stress and personal issues. After dedicating several years to raising her children, Ms. Baradar launched her private practice as a licensed professional counselor at the Oregon Counseling Center in 2003, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Throughout her career, Ms. Baradar has been involved with numerous organizations relating to her areas of expertise, including the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the Oregon Counseling Association (ORCA). She has also volunteered with the Violence Prevention Advisory Planning Committee and the Board of Directors for Group Psychotherapy of Oregon and the South Asian Women’s Empowerment & Resource Alliance (SAWERA). Additionally, Ms. Baradar is affiliated with the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology and the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association, reflecting her commitment to both her professional development and her cultural heritage.
Ms. Baradar credits her success to her perseverance, her work ethic, her commitment to her goals, her resilience, and her ability to embrace her authentic self. She is particularly proud of facilitating profound personal transformations in her clients many times. She remains passionate in awakening her patients to reach their full potential and highest goals. Looking toward the future, Ms. Baradar hopes to continue making a positive difference in the lives of her patients through her empathetic and expert service in her field.
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