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Online therapist

Arras Khaledi

Calm, practical support for life and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Texas, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Arras

Arras Khaledi is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing relationship strain, stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. He offers practical support for everyday challenges like sleeping or eating problems, parenting concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. His work also covers mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and concerns about intimacy and communication.

Arras keeps sessions focused and straightforward. He listens first, then helps clients set small goals they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations are grounded in clear techniques rather than jargon so parents and individuals can apply changes at home and work. His background includes five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues. Arras uses several evidence-based methods to guide sessions, choosing tools that fit each person’s needs and pace.

He explains techniques in simple terms and practices them together with clients during sessions. In therapy he emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. Clients can expect to build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with stressors.

The approach aims to create gradual, sustainable changes instead of quick fixes. Arras is licensed as an LP C in Texas and Oregon - OR LPC C10246 and TX LPC 80299 - and provides services in English. He offers online formats that let people connect from home.

To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions.

Approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking actions that reflect personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting attention from avoidance to purposeful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for stress, mood symptoms, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client's goals and try methods that fit those priorities. Together they review what helps and adjust techniques as needed so the work matches the person’s pace and daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around family and work. These options allow skills and conversations to be practiced between sessions in the settings where clients live. For many people this flexibility makes consistent progress more manageable and lets licensed professionals support change without added travel or scheduling barriers.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Arras address in therapy?
He works with issues such as relationship strain, stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, sleep and eating problems, and intimacy or communication challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing tools together rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with licence details OR LPC C10246 and TX LPC 80299, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
5 years
Licensed
Texas, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English

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