Pari Semsar, Counselor

Pari Semsar

(She/Her/Hers)

Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Accepting clients
Updated today
5 years in practice

Supporting young adults to build balance, resilience, and confidence in college and beyond

Pari Semsar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) in Minnesota, offering individual therapy for young adults in Minneapolis. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Pari provides telehealth services and offers therapy in both English and Farsi. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Pari is in network with most major insurance companies, including Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and UCare, and also accepts out-of-pocket payments. In addition, Pari supports clients following psychiatric hospitalization for self-harming behaviour, severe depression, and suicidal intent.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Middle EasternCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Location 1 of 2

  • Clinic

    2900 Thomas Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55416

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  • Restorative Wellness Counseling

    10000 Highway 55suite 200Plymouth, MN 55441

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
  • Cigna – Minnesota
  • Health Partners – Minnesota
  • Optum – Minnesota
  • Preferred One – Minnesota
  • UCare – Minnesota
  • UMR – Minnesota
  • United HealthCare – Minnesota
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPCC

    4802, Minnesota

Education

  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2021