Farah Kurdi-Villate, MA, LSW (she/her)

In a world that doesn’t stop, psychotherapy serves as a space to pause, reflect, and set important intentions. Therapy is a commitment to vulnerability, to learning how to be our own best advocates, and to grow in self-compassion. I recognize and honor the time and effort that it requires for you to show up. This is why I aim to not only provide strategies to manage short-term symptoms, but to also invite you to look deeper and engage in the process of self-discovery.

My approach is holistic; we will explore the interplay of mind, body, and environment. You can expect me to bring in exercises, resources, evidence-based psychoeducation and interactive feedback that helps you connect the intricate dots that make up your narrative. As an advocate for integrative psychotherapy, I opt to incorporate bibliotherapy, mindfulness, breathing exercises, visualizations, and guided meditation into my sessions. We will co-create a safe, attuned, and intentional space for you to set up incremental goals, unpack patterns and assess needs at present. If our work together is successful, you can expect a reduction in shame, fear, and self-doubt, which typically occurs when we understand the root of our patterns in behavior. This in turn allows you to be your own best advocate. Think of me as the co-advocate rooting for you in the sidelines.

My orientation is multidisciplinary and incorporates an in-depth understanding of Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, and third wave behavioral therapies such as ACT and DBT. My clinical interests include mood disorders, developmental and complex trauma, couples/relationships, reproductive mental health, minority mental health, postpartum depression, queer and gender expansive informed care. Specialty interests include addressing imposter syndrome, burnout, self-worth, perfectionism, and complex family dynamics. Other presenting issues I work with include complex childhood trauma and working with highly sensitive and empathic people. As a multicultural psychotherapist, I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.

I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago – Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marquette University. Prior to coming to Wildflower, I gained professional experience in a variety of settings, including private practice, residential treatment facility, and school environment.

LSW License Number: 150106862
Type 1 NPI Number: 1649935453
Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, self-pay and out of network clients

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Pronouns

she/her/ella

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Selected training and affiliation

Trauma-informed Treatment Methods
Motivational Interviewing
Transgender and Gender Expansive Mental Health
Third Wave Behavioral trainings
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Helping Women Recover and Helping Men Recover
Somatic Psychotherapy
Perinatal Mental Health trainings

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Key beliefs

The power of ‘and’ grounds me. I do not adhere to black or white, all or nothing. The dialectical premise frees me from such constraints. I can both dream big and want to take a nap.
The most trauma-informed thing we can do is slow down.
Every human is like all other humans, like some other humans, like no other human.
We are wired to connect. We heal in relationship.

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More about me

My mother is Colombian and my father is Saudi Arabian. I was raised in Puerto Rico. This makes it very difficult to answer the question “where are you from?”
I have a long-hair dachshund named Rufus. He is a trained therapy dog.
I have chronic JOMO: Joy of Missing Out. I experience joy when staying in and disconnecting.