About

I am an international counseling psychologist that specializes in trauma services and community psychology (PhD). I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a clinical drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC) in the state of NJ. For over 20 years, I have specialized in child and family psychology with a particular focus in the multicultural experience and the trauma associated with experiences such as migration, acculturation, and cultural and gender identity development. From a trauma-informed foundation, I utilize a variety of techniques to foster healing of multicultural and generational related traumas.
Methods include traditional psychotherapy as well as client-specific cultural and indigenous informed practices. Individual healing is fostered through the lens of liberation psychology.
As a child of an immigrant, and a mother of five inter-ethnic children, I share the lived experiences that are associated with generational trauma and challenges regarding migration. Over the course of my career, I have published in several venues advocating for human rights and child welfare, highlighting the need for policy change.
Email Dr. Shirin Zarqa-Lederman International Psychology.

Qualifications
Years in Private Practice: 12 Years
Professional Licenses: New Jersey / 37PC00485500
Education: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Degree: PhD, Year: 2022

Additional Credentials
Membership: AMENA-PSY
Membership: APA

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Racial Identity
Transgender