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Notes from the practice.

Short essays on what care looks like inside a small practice — written by Dr. Anaheed Shirazi.

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    On therapy·5 min read

    Who therapy is for

    Therapy is not only for moments of crisis. It is for curiosity, for self-awareness, for understanding the unconscious forces that quietly shape the choices we make.

    May 2026
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    Reflections·5 min read

    How Nature Supports Mental Health

    Earth Day can serve as a gentle reminder to reconnect with the natural world and reflect on how that connection supports our wellbeing.

    April 22
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    Practice·3 min read

    What integrative psychiatry actually means

    The word "integrative" gets used loosely. Here's what I mean when I use it in my own practice — and why context often matters more than the diagnosis.

    March 2026
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    Getting started·3 min read

    The first session: what to bring, what to leave

    Practical and emotional preparation for a first psychiatric consultation — including the things you don't have to figure out before walking in.

    January 2026