Emolumin Therapium
Where emotions are explored, not merely managed
Healing unfolds through insight and connection
At Emolumin Therapium, therapy is approached as a collaborative, emotion-focused process rooted in warmth, depth, and curiosity. Rather than directing or advising, space is held for exploration—where emotions are viewed as meaningful signals pointing toward unmet needs, internal beliefs, and early relational experiences.
Sessions are guided by principles of compassion-focused therapy and the interpersonal process model. Attention is placed not only on the content shared, but on the emotional tone, protective strategies, and relational dynamics that unfold moment by moment. Patterns are noticed gently, explored with care, and understood within the context of both past and present experience.
Therapy is not rushed. The pace is set by the client, and safety is prioritized throughout the process. Emotional experiences in the moment are often slowed down and reflected on—offering a chance to feel and understand what’s often missed in the speed of everyday life.
While sessions are held with deep care and respect for emotional safety, clients are also gently challenged to venture into unfamiliar or emotionally vulnerable territory. These moments often mark the edges of growth—where healing takes root through courage, connection, and new insight.
Rather than suppressing or fixing emotions, the work here is centered on staying with them, following them, and discovering what they’ve been trying to say. Through that process, a deeper self-understanding begins to form—one that makes space for both the younger parts of the self and the adult who is learning to care for them.
Sessions at Emolumin Therapium are dynamic and attuned. Some may focus on deep emotional exploration; others may involve building tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, or internal self-talk. What remains consistent is the respect for the uniqueness of each client’s process.
Dr. Meisam “Sam” Haghighi, PhD
Licensed Psychologist | Founder of Emolumin Therapium
Dr. Meisam “Sam” Haghighi has extensive experience in emotion-focused work, attachment dynamics, and trauma-informed care. He previously served as a Primary Therapist at Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center in Seattle and has worked across a variety of settings, supporting adults through a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Sam earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Central Washington University, and completed his PhD in Counseling Psychology at Washington State University. During his doctoral training and beyond, he gained clinical experience at several university counseling centers—including practica at Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and Gonzaga University, as well as his doctoral internship at Western Washington University’s Counseling and Wellness Center—where he worked with individuals navigating a wide spectrum of challenges.
His approach blends compassion-focused therapy, schema theory, and the interpersonal process model, with emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, emotional attunement, and the development of self-compassion. His work often centers on helping clients make sense of self-critical thoughts, internalized beliefs, and protective strategies shaped by early relational experiences—especially those influenced by cultural messages around strength, independence, and emotional restraint.
He is known for a style that balances depth, gentle challenge, and humor, offering space where clients feel both emotionally safe and meaningfully engaged. Over the past several years, he has also taught and integrated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, supporting clients in building practical tools alongside deeper emotional insight.
A longtime Washington State resident and first-generation American, Sam brings personal understanding to the experiences of immigrant families and first-gen individuals. Outside of work, he enjoys restoring vintage leather and brass, and is a devoted science podcast listener—so much so that Spotify placed him in the top 0.005% of science podcast listeners worldwide in 2024.