Nirmeen Valiani - LPC

Nirmeen Valiani - LPC Mindfulness therapy tailored for the achievement driven individual with high functioning anxiety

My journey with mindfulness began in graduate school when I was struggling with severe anxiety about having to take an oral comprehensive exam. In an attempt to try anything to manage my debilitating anxiety, I came across a Mindfulness self-help book, which changed my entire outlook on how I viewed anxiety: what if, instead of running away from life, I learned to actively engage in it by changing

my relationship to anxiety? What if, instead of getting angry at myself, that as a counseling student I should not feel anxious, I admitted that I am a human being and that we all have these feelings? This perspective blew me away because what caused me even more anxiety than the exam was that I kept trying to get rid of this feeling or to “fix it.” This realization was a turning point for me as I delved into finding out more about myself. I went to therapy, where I was able to gain personal insight and identify my unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors, which helped me to grow as both a person and a counselor. I also attended numerous mindfulness workshops, trainings and retreats. I began to practice Mindfulness Meditation which allowed me to put my new healthy habits into practice. I began to live with intention, cultivating self-compassion to balance out the critical self that had been in me for so long. I intentionally made the time for self-care and began to see how mindfulness was pouring into all aspects of my life, providing many more moments of joy. I now know how it feels to be on the other side and personally feel the many benefits of mindfulness and psychotherapy. I also know the courage it takes to be vulnerable enough to explore our inner self--a journey that, should we choose to begin, leads to a more joyful life.

this month is mental health awareness month.and one thing I see often in my work — especially with women with ADHD and n...
05/07/2026

this month is mental health awareness month.

and one thing I see often in my work — especially with women with ADHD and neurodivergent clients — is how quickly a "not perfect" day turns into a "bad" one.

because the standard we're measuring against was never designed for how our brains actually work.

so the inner conversation becomes: "why can't I just do this like everyone else?"

and underneath that question is a quiet belief — that the way your brain works is something to be fixed, instead of something to understand.

but what if the shift isn't doing more, or trying harder.

what if it's awareness.
what if it's asking, gently: what does my brain need today?

for some, a good day looks calm. focused. on top of things.

for others — especially if your brain is wired differently — a good day might look like getting out of bed without fighting yourself. starting one thing. having a little more energy than yesterday. interrupting the self-blame.

that counts.
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I'm Nirmeen — a therapist of 12 years. I work with women navigating ADHD, intergenerational patterns, and the quiet noise of a culture that taught us productivity equals worth.

this space will be a slower one. less about fixing. more about awareness, mindfulness, and finding what's already strong in you.

🌱 save this for a day you need it.
what does a "good day" look like for you right now? share in the comments — I'd love to know.

this is the part of therapy people don’t expect.i didn’t realize how much i needed to slow down until i stepped into thi...
04/28/2026

this is the part of therapy people don’t expect.

i didn’t realize how much i needed to slow down until i stepped into this space this weekend.

there’s something about being in nature that shifts you—not by doing more, but by doing less.

less noise.less pressure.less constant thinking.

and in that space, you start to notice…how much you’ve been holding.

this is something i see often—people showing up, functioning, doing what they need to do…but feeling disconnected from themselves.

this is where the work begins.

not just talking through things—but learning how to slow down, notice, and reconnect.

because real change doesn’t just come from insight.it comes from experience.

it’s coming back home to yourself.
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Day 4 at the Global Encounters Festival! It’s been a whirlwind, but so fulfilling to continue my seva in raising mental ...
07/24/2025

Day 4 at the Global Encounters Festival! It’s been a whirlwind, but so fulfilling to continue my seva in raising mental health awareness and reducing stigma. Despite the hustle, it’s inspiring to see the impact of our amazing GE Mental Health team. They’ve been working around the clock, providing crucial services and reaching countless Jamati members, participants, and volunteers. So grateful for their dedication!

I always wondered why and how I could be diagnosed with ADHD so late in life. It turns out many women are diagnosed afte...
05/27/2024

I always wondered why and how I could be diagnosed with ADHD so late in life. It turns out many women are diagnosed after they have kids because they get to a point in their life where as Martha says so eloquently in her TED talk, “the demands placed on me EXCEEDED my ability to work around them”. In other words, our strategies to mask our symptoms that got us this far have stopped working and things fall apart... WOW I can completely resonate with this! The beauty of knowing now how my brain works differently, is that 1) I know what I need to work on, 2) can actually work on it, and 3) have learned to see it as a gift. This provides me with compassion and wisdom when having to deal with the struggles of my children.


https://youtu.be/ybk2IzwV6Zg

Another important tool is to know the signs so you can take a screening and reach out for help.
05/22/2024

Another important tool is to know the signs so you can take a screening and reach out for help.

One of my favorite cartoonist Gemma Correll! When I first saw a cartoon about anxiety, I couldn’t believe how on point s...
05/21/2024

One of my favorite cartoonist Gemma Correll! When I first saw a cartoon about anxiety, I couldn’t believe how on point she was with what was actually happening ing in my head! I felt like “omg how does this person know what’s going on in my brain!? I can’t believe I’m not alone and she knows exactly how it feels to have anxiety.” Thank you Gemma for normalizing it for me and putting some humor into it. I also very much resonated with her illustrations about how mental illness feels.
How does mental illness feel like to you?

Tool # 2: Feelings Wheel Sometimes in relationships it’s hard to identify and communicate what you are feeling, the Feel...
05/14/2024

Tool # 2: Feelings Wheel Sometimes in relationships it’s hard to identify and communicate what you are feeling, the Feelings Wheel is a great resource to print out and stick on the fridge!

The feelings wheel breaks down the basic emotions (sad, anger, disgust, happy, scared) into more specific feelings.

Why is being specific when labeling your emotions important?
- The better we understand ourselves, the better we can respond and take care of our own emotions
- Others can better support us if they have a deeper understanding of what we are experiencing

Cute Mother’s Day gifts- shrimp cocktail earrings 🍋 🍤
05/13/2024

Cute Mother’s Day gifts- shrimp cocktail earrings 🍋 🍤

05/11/2024

We are continuing raise awareness by our Mental Health Tables, encouraging people to take the first step by taking a simple screening.
Thank you to my Mental Health Team for stepping up every Friday!

Don’t know if you are struggling with mental health challenges? Are you feeling constantly overwhelmed, avoiding daily responsibilities? Are you feeling exhausted, lacking motivation, sleeping too much, or wanting to hide under the covers?

Take a screening to find out.

https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/




May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month I hold dear (aside from Halloween, of course ;). For those familiar with m...
05/02/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month I hold dear (aside from Halloween, of course ;). For those familiar with me, my fervor for mental health is no secret. While I may not be very vocal throughout the year, expect to hear from me frequently this month. My May Intentions include:
- Sharing impactful posts and quotes that resonate with me
- Opening up about my journey in managing anxiety, including setbacks and resilience
- Destigmatizing mental health through my experiences as a therapist and a mother
- Embracing change and living in the present moment
- Practicing self-compassion to overcome perfectionism, negative self-talk, and self-criticism
- Encouraging seeking help without shame and motivating others to do the same

I am also thrilled to announce the new mental health team, comprising of advocates and professionals dedicated to the awareness and education of mental health!

Let’s kickstart these conversations, shall we!

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