Niloofar Afari Phd

About the Author

Niloofar Afari, PhD, is a distinguished clinical psychologist and researcher renowned for her innovative contributions to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With extensive experience in behavioral health, she has dedicated her career to developing practical tools that bridge theoretical insights with real-world therapeutic applications. As co-author of the seminal work, The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr. Afari empowers clinicians to engage clients through vivid, relatable metaphors that foster mindfulness, acceptance, and committed action. Her approach emphasizes experiential learning, making complex psychological concepts accessible and transformative. Holding a PhD in clinical psychology, she continues to influence the field through her teaching, research, and clinical practice, inspiring a new generation of therapists to harness the power of metaphor in healing.