Sareen Khodabakhsh, LMFT

Sareen Khodabakhsh, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience specializing in addiction, trauma, and family systems. Recognizing that addiction is often misunderstood across cultures, she has dedicated her career to helping patients and their families build healthier relationships and stronger, more resilient communities.She began her career working directly in the addiction field, where she developed a nuanced understanding of the connection between substance use, behavior, and the human psyche. Over time, her work expanded to include a broad range of mental health concerns, supporting patients navigating both substance use and complex emotional or relational challenges.As the Clinical Director at House of Life, Sareen leads a dedicated clinical team and oversees care across detox and residential programs. She is committed to maintaining a trauma-informed environment, supporting staff development, and working closely with patients to explore underlying trauma, design personalized treatment plans, and build sustainable pathways to recovery. She is especially passionate about helping clinicians deepen their understanding of addiction and engage patients with compassion and empathy.House of Life is a six-bed treatment facility designed to provide highly individualized care in a peaceful, nature-centered setting. The program emphasizes connection, safety, and holistic healing, encouraging patients to reconnect with themselves and their environment as part of the recovery process.Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, direct, and grounded in trauma-informed care. She also integrates spirituality into her work, recognizing it as an important component of healing for many patients and a meaningful pathway to lasting recovery.Outside of her clinical work, Sareen writes on topics including trauma, family systems, addiction, relationships, and recovery. Her writing focuses on making complex concepts accessible, helping readers build understanding and take informed steps toward healing.Known for her compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, Sareen Khodabakhsh is dedicated to creating spaces where patients and their families feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the recovery journey.