Dr. Dara Zafran
Psychologist
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5345 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Let's Connect (505) 397-6415

If you are reading this, I commend your courage for taking the first step to reach out. You are right where you should be in this moment. I am Dr. Dara Zafran, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been working across the lifespan for over 17 years. I specialize in working with pregnant mothers, children ages birth to twelve, families & senior adults (60+).
Are you pregnant & nervous about what the future? Parents, do you feel like you are not bonding with your infant? Want to break generation patterns? Struggling to with attachment to your foster or adoptive child? Finding it challenging to manage your young child’s behavior?
Seniors, are you not feeling like yourself since you retired? Are you adjusting to aging? Are you stressed or feeling burnout caring for a loved one? Grieving over the loss of a loved one? Feeling down or nervous with a medical condition? Feel like your body is not keeping up with what your mind is wanting to do?
I consider this work a privilege to walk alongside you on your path of self-discovery, healing, and growth. With a new mindset, you can pursue new ways to connect, and move forward with power, meaning and purpose. You are the expert in your life and I want you to feel successful in this therapy process. Contact me and let’s get started on this journey.
Call or Email Dr. Dara Zafran now for a free 15 minute consultation - (505) 397-6415
Let's Connect (505) 397-6415

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centennial Care
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Presbyterian
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. Dara Zafran
Psychologist
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Mexico / 1225 Dara Zafran
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended James Madison University , Psy.D in Clinical, Counseling & School Psychology , Graduated 2009
- Degree/Diploma from California State University, Dominguez Hills Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy / 2005
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Davis Bachelors of Science, Psychology with Biology Emphasis / 2001
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Dara Zafran
Psychologist
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (505) 397-6415
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infant mental health
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- CBT-Insomnia, Child Parent Psychotherapy, TF-CBT,
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy, FACT, Grief
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Dara Zafran
Psychologist
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 397-6415
Location
Primary Location
Firefly Mental Health LLC
5345 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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