Regina Faridnia

Regina Faridnia

Regina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Indigena Counseling & Wellness Center. She is a member of the United Houma Nation (Louisiana).  She participates in local tribal activities in California where she resides currently.  Regina is a resource around Middle Eastern culture (spouse is Persian), First/Second Responders, addiction (over 20 yrs experience), complex/developmental trauma, Historical/Intergenerational Trauma as well as adoption (all members of the triad).  She has been part of POC coalitions within a County organization and collaboratively planning BIPOC cultural events.  She has presented Nationally regarding the overlaps and parralels between Native/Indigenous tradition and Brainspotting. Regina is a Brainspotting trainer/consultant, EMDR trained, Mindfulness/Mind Body Medicine trained & a Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP). She utilizes a strength based, culturally sensitive/informed person centered approach  She has been in private practice since 2010 and is currently completing a PhD in Natural/Integrative Medicine.