Faryal Popal
she/her
About
Faryal
Hello, I’m Faryal Popal. I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I believe everyone’s journey is different, so I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can be themselves, build on their strengths, develop practical tools, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, traveling, exploring new places, and creating meaningful memories with my family. I also enjoy being outdoors, trying new restaurants, and connecting with friends and loved ones. Family and community are important to me, and I value building meaningful relationships both personally and professionally. These experiences help me bring warmth, understanding, and authenticity into the work I do with clients.
Faryal
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Anger
Weight Management
Gender Identity
Childhood Challenges
Eating Disorders
Cultural or Racial Identity
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Sleep or Insomnia
Relationship Difficulties
ADHD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Communities
Faryal
specializes in
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Older Adults
Spirituality
Approaches
Faryal
can use
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Psychodynamic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Faryal
education and experience
- Clinical Supervisor for AMFTs for school district
- Mental Health Therapist and Program Manager at Bay Area Community Health
- Licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
- Certified Parent Project Facilitator
- Trained in EMDR
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S. MFT)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California
Faryal
license information