Decolonizing Therapy

Bi-Weekly Group

A “live” (Zoom) Reading and Action Group for Therapists, Social Workers, Educators, Counselors, & other Mental Health Professionals

Facilitator:  Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is an educational therapist and social justice advocate with over a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health, education, and systemic change. She holds a Master’s from Columbia University in psychology and a doctorate from Loyola Marymount in social justice and neuroscience. She supports professionals in reimagining their work through a justice-centered lens.

What You’ll Gain from This Group

This is not just a reading group, it’s a learning space for mental health professionals seeking to integrate justice into their personal and professional practices.

As a result of your participation in this group you will be able to:

  1. Describe and apply relevant theories of decolonization in mental health practice, recognizing the limitations of traditional models and their impact on marginalized communities.

  2. Identify harmful practices within the mental health field that perpetuate systemic oppression and colonial structures.

  3. Summarize and apply the 4C Framework for Radical Love (Learning Theory, Building Community, Collective Political Action, and Radical Self-Care).

  4. Apply cultural competency by engaging with diverse, decolonial, and indigenous perspectives on mental health.

  5. Demonstrate political and cultural competency by reflecting on the therapist and client positionalities.

  6. Develop actionable steps for implementing social justice principles into therapeutic work and community spaces.

  7. Identify strategies to foster community and collective action for healing and transformation.

  8. Distinguish between radical self-care and mainstream self-care to address burnout meaningfully.

What You’ll Experience

  • Critical Conversations grounded in liberatory texts and real-world clinical reflections

  • Supportive Community of like-minded professionals committed to justice and care

  • Radical Framework based on the 4Cs of Radical Love:

    • Critical Consciousness

    • Community

    • Civic Courage

    • Care

Why It Matters

Many of us were trained in models that emphasize neutrality, symptom management, and individual responsibility—leaving little room to acknowledge systemic harm or collective healing.

This group is designed for those who are ready to shift their practices:

  • From isolation to intentional community

  • From coping to reclaiming agency and resisting burnout

  • From neutrality to justice-centered presence in the therapy room

Group Details

  • Meets bi-weekly on Zoom for 1.5 hrs per meeting

  • 12 CE Credits awarded for 4 months of active participation

  • $95 per month

  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level practitioners welcome

Policies

  • Cancellations  - This course has a 24 hr cancellation policy

  • Grievances - All grievances must be in writing to LaEducationalTherapist@gmail.com and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days. 

  • ADA assistance This workshop is offered in video and written format with English subtitles. For all other accommodations please contact LaEducationalTherapist@gmail.com.

  • Conflict of interest statement - There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.

CE Details

This course is offered in partnership with CE-Classes.com. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for the content and is an APA-approved sponsor of CE credits.

  • 12 CE Credits awarded through CE-Classes.com

  • To receive your certificate, participants must:

  • Register at CE-Classes.com

  • Enter a course keycode

  • Complete a brief evaluation

    CE-Classes.com is approved by:

    ·       The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    ·       Florida Certification Board

    ·       The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025

    ·       The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.

    ·       California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025

    ·       The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.  Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)

    ·       Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.

    ·       New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
    Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

    ·       New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.

    ·       New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211

    ·       Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)

    ·       South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).

    ·       Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025

    ·       The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.

    ·       The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.

    ·       This course is NOT available for NBCC credit

    ·       This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Note: Licensed professionals should confirm CE eligibility with their licensing board.