Practice at a glance
- Clinician
- Sarah M. Amini, LCSW Supervisor
- Format
- Outpatient psychotherapy in person in Alexandria and Bethesda, or through secure telehealth; by appointment only
- Service area
- Maryland and Virginia; confirm the client’s location during sessions
- Client focus
- Teens and adults; age and clinical fit discussed before starting
- Languages
- English and Farsi
- Focus
- Eating disorders, body image, and individual therapy concerns
View Sarah’s background and license information or review her therapeutic approaches.
Begin with an availability and fit inquiry
Contact the practice to ask about current availability and whether the proposed referral fits its scope. A referral or initial inquiry does not confirm acceptance, establish a treatment relationship, or reserve an appointment.
For an initial general inquiry, keep information limited and avoid sending clinical records or detailed identifying health information by ordinary email. Ask how records can be shared securely and what authorization is needed.
Topics for a coordination conversation
- The reason for referral and the proposed role of outpatient therapy.
- Client location, age, scheduling, and coverage considerations.
- Existing medical, nutritional, and mental health supports.
- Consent for communication and each provider’s responsibilities.
- Timing and recommendations when transitioning from another level of care.
Clinical information should be exchanged through an agreed process with appropriate permissions.
Planning a transition in care
For someone completing a more intensive program, please confirm suitability and appointment arrangements before discharge planning assumes follow-up with Rumi Counseling. Ongoing medical monitoring or nutrition care may remain with separate providers.
Rumi Counseling offers outpatient psychotherapy in person and virtually, by appointment only. It does not advertise residential care, a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program, or an on-site multidisciplinary treatment team.
A resource to share with a prospective client
The getting started guide explains the consultation process. Families can also visit the parents and families page, and clients can review fees and insurance before contacting the practice.