Owner of Psych Fitness LLC – Therapy and Consulting.
A psychologist for high-achieving teens and adults in NYC, Fairfield County, Connecticut, and over 40 states.
Dariush Fathi, PsyD, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo in Canada and his master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his internship at the Faulk Center for Counseling in Boca Raton, Florida, and his postdoctoral residency at Community Health Center Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Fathi conducted his doctoral research in the area of alcohol addiction treatment. His team developed an iPhone app that was effective in helping people learn how to reduce their drinking from the comfort of their homes. He has extensive training in evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness. He also has training in psychodynamic therapy and uses an integrated approach in his work with patients.
Why choose Dr. Fathi?
Hundreds of therapists offer online therapy, and choosing the right therapist is important. Dr. Fathi is a high achiever and knows full well the challenges unique to high performers. He is highly trained and strives to offer his patients the absolute best therapy experience compassionately and effectively. He is results-driven, both professionally and personally. He also aims to make therapy an enjoyable, growth-producing journey. His clients routinely share that they are thrilled with their results.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Fathi is the behavioral health director at Community Health Center Inc. (CHC), a federally qualified health center in Danbury, Connecticut. At CHC, Dr. Fathi provides psychological services and manages a team of therapists and psychiatry providers while supervising psychology residents and therapists-in-training.
Dr. Fathi volunteers on the Connecticut Psychological Association board and holds the Fairfield County Representative position. He led efforts to launch the Leadership Academy for Early Career Psychologists, and in 2019 earned the Distinguished Contribution as an Early Career Psychologist award.
Dr. Fathi is committed to providing LGBTQIA+ affirming and trauma-informed care. He is also committed to helping immigrants and clients with diverse identities or cultural backgrounds – and has taken numerous trainings on assisting people with different minority statuses.
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On a Personal Level
Dr. Fathi with his wife touring the Galapagos Islands
Dr. Fathi was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Wanting the best training possible and admittedly, warmer weather, he immigrated to the United States to pursue his doctorate in clinical psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
He moved to Fairfield County for his postdoctoral residency, where he has lived since 2016 with his wife Katrina and their two cats, Max, and Molly.
Dr. Fathi is passionate about fitness and enjoys exercising daily including tennis, strength training, swimming, yoga, and, of course, his Peloton.
Among his favorite hobbies are traveling (to over 30 countries and counting), scuba diving, cycling, and relaxing on the beach.
Therapy services for teens, adults and couples
Specialties include:
Learn skills to manage cravings, triggers, and relapse prevention, and get at the root causes of your alcohol or substance use.
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Couples therapy can help you and your partner find a new path forward and get back to feeling happy and content in your relationship.
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Teens are facing a more complex, competitive world than ever before—and they know it. If your teen’s mental health isn’t an A+, or they’re not performing at their best, therapy can help.
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Therapy for depression can help you identify the causes as well as learn new skills to improve your mood and get you back to feeling like your self.
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Gain insights into how traumatic experiences may have affected you in the past and present, learn coping strategies and transition from victim to survivor.
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Whether you’re in a relationship and need some advice on how to work through challenges or want to gain insight into your own relationship patterns, therapy can help.
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Whether you’re in a relationship and need some advice on how to work through challenges or want to gain insight into your own relationship patterns, therapy can help.
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Therapy for young adults can help you answer questions about what’s next in life and navigate your journey to becoming an adult.
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