Jila Behnad is an Iranian American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from JFK University. She is an adjunct Faculty at Palo Alto University, teaching Emotionally Focus Therapy to master-level students while working on her PhD in Culture, Diversity, and Social Justice. Jila is certified by the International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) as a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. She is also trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT. She is the founder of the ICEEFT affiliated Iranian EFT community in Iran. Jila Behnad is CEO and Founder of Raha Foundation. Raha is an Iranian American non-profit mental health organization and certified CE provider, consisting of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, MFTs, and Social Workers in Northern California. Created and managed the largest mental health directory for Iranian. Organized more than 30 workshops, training sessions, and fundraisers benefiting therapists and clients. Devised the ‘Can You See Me’ workshop to help therapists better understand the immigration experience and to identify mental health challenges unique to immigrant clients. In 2020, Jila received the John Douglas Award from Dr. Sue Johnson for her efforts in helping grow EFT and bringing more diversity in EFT community. In her private practice, Jila works with individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, marriage, and relationship problems.