ABOUT ZARI ALIPOUR, Ph.D. (Psy 17628)

“Each of us is responsible for our own destiny. It has been my honor to witness people transforming their lives and living their dreams.”

Born and raised in Abaddon Iran, growing up in a culture shrouded by gender inequality, Zari Alipour managed to graduate with a health science degree from Tabriz University. Immediately after which, she accepted an administrative position as supervisor and director of a nursing school in Abaddon.

In 1979 amidst the Iranian Revolution, Zari escaped the turmoil by immigrating to the United States where she diligently continued her education and enjoyed American ideals such as freedom of speech and women’s rights.

She took the California state board of nursing exams and began working as an intensive care nurse for metropolitan hospitals, including UCLA Medical Center. She ultimately chose to return to school after 10 years in the field.

Zari returned to school to continue her graduate work pursuing a degree in psychology while simultaneously working as a nurse. She received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from La Jolla University in San Diego and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Being a woman of two very different cultures, Dr. Zari has learned the skills, insights and objectivity necessary to successfully evaluate the challenges we face and provide the imperative support for transforming our lives.

“Real growth is about minute to minute decisions, taking the high road and living in a way that positively benefits you and those around you.”

Zari Alipour is a licensed RN, and Psychologist (17628) specializing in addiction, alcohol and drug counseling, and a certified clinical hypnotherapist. She is the author of “Creative Transformation Weight Loss” and a member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, as wells as the California Psychological Association. Founder of the non-profit foundation www.SavingourYoung.org Connect with Zari at www.DrZari.com.

Authorship and publications;
Creative Transformation Weight Loss

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