Irmak Basaran, LPCC

She/Her

"Change is constant and its direction can be managed. I love being a therapist and working with my clients side-by-side to help them navigate changing their lives for the better."

Irmak is a bilingual (English, Turkish) Therapist at Two Chairs in San Francisco.

With compassion and genuine empathy, Irmak utilizes culturally sensitive therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual’s needs as she helps her clients enhance their strengths, improve their mind-body connection and re-establish a balanced, happy life.

For leisure, Irmak enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, wine and food tasting and quality time with her family, friends and furry babies.

Individual Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Anxiety
  • Depression  
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma
  • Cultural Identity
  • Existential Issues
  • Perfectionism
  • Family of Origin
  • Addiction / Substance Use
  • Relationships  
  • Communication
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodynamic
  • Humanistic/Transpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing

Couples Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
Top Therapy Modalities

Irmak Basaran, LPCC

She/Her

"Change is constant and its direction can be managed. I love being a therapist and working with my clients side-by-side to help them navigate changing their lives for the better."

Irmak is a bilingual (English, Turkish) Therapist at Two Chairs in San Francisco.

With compassion and genuine empathy, Irmak utilizes culturally sensitive therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual’s needs as she helps her clients enhance their strengths, improve their mind-body connection and re-establish a balanced, happy life.

For leisure, Irmak enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, wine and food tasting and quality time with her family, friends and furry babies.

Individual Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Anxiety
  • Depression  
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma
  • Cultural Identity
  • Existential Issues
  • Perfectionism
  • Family of Origin
  • Addiction / Substance Use
  • Relationships  
  • Communication
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodynamic
  • Humanistic/Transpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing

Couples Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
Top Therapy Modalities
Education and Experience
  • B.A. in Sociology from Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
  • M.A. in Clinical Counseling from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Francisco CA
  • Clinical Counselor Trainee at South Berkeley Senior Center, Berkeley CA
  • Clinical Counselor Trainee at San Francisco Drug Court Treatment Center, San Francisco CA
  • Intern Clinician at West County Child, Adolescent, and Family Services, Richmond CA
  • Intern Clinician at Valley Community Counseling Services, Tracy CA
  • Mental Health Clinician at Alternative Family Services, Oakland CA
Location
Remote Clinic
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