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Sepi Jahangirian, PhD. 
Program  Director

 Dr. Sepi earned a Doctorate  Degree in Psychology from Harvard University in 2010, a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from New York University, along with Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2004, during which completing extra graduate course work in Organizational Psychology at Columbia University throughout her academic career.  

Dr. Sepi gained prominence in the field of  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where she mastered short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment with a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving.  Dr. Sepi worked with over 3000 patients over 6 years with the the goal to change patterns of thinking or behaviors that are behind a given patient’s difficulties, changing the way he or she feels.   Dr. Sepi successfully applied a specific type of CBT psychotherapy known as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for the treatment of ADD and ADHD and other mental health disorders.

As the Program Director at Hillside Laguna, Dr. Sepi brings a wealth of experience in both management of effective psychotherapy modalities, and holistic approach to recovery and maintaining an addict's sobriety from alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs. ​  Dr. Sepi's core values go beyond treating a particular patient. She strongly believes in healing the patient’s family as well. “That is the backbone of continued sobriety and happiness almost in every case"