Marjan H. Naghavi, Ph.D., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Aventura, Florida
Integrative, evidence-based counseling for adolescents, young adults, adults, and families.
About Dr. Naghavi
If you have been carrying something heavy for a while, whether that is anxiety, low mood, a struggle within your family, or a long-standing pattern you are ready to understand, meeting the right counselor matters. Dr. Marjan H. Naghavi joins Turnwell Mental Health of Aventura with a rich clinical background and a therapeutic style built around listening first.
Dr. Naghavi holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Education, with focused training across mental health services and special education. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Florida, Maryland, and Arizona, and has practiced across a wide range of clinical settings serving adults, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Her approach is holistic and integrative. Rather than applying a single method to every client, Dr. Naghavi draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Therapy (BT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Couples and Family Counseling, matching the modality to the person in front of her. When it is helpful, she includes family members or caregivers in the work, recognizing that emotional health is often shaped, and healed, in relationship.
Dr. Naghavi specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and various personality disorders. She also brings deep expertise in relationship dynamics and family systems, an area of growing need for the Aventura community.
Clients describe Dr. Naghavi as warm, thoughtful, and steady. She takes the time to understand the full picture of a person’s life before offering direction, and she partners with each client to build a plan that feels workable, respectful, and rooted in evidence.
Therapeutic Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Behavioral Therapy (BT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Couples Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Individual Therapy for Adolescents and Adults
- Caregiver and Family Systems Support
Conditions Treated
Taking the Next Step
Starting therapy is often the hardest part. Once you reach out, the path forward becomes clearer. Dr. Naghavi is currently accepting new clients at Turnwell Mental Health of Aventura and offers same-week appointments when available. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation and see whether working together feels like the right fit.