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THE SEASONS OF LITTLE TREE
by Dr. Nahal Delpassand
Illustrated by Aram Amini
Picture Book
32 pages
ages 4 to 8
The Seasons of Little Tree is a story about growth, change, and the quiet strength that lives within us all. Through the shifting seasons, Little Tree learns that her roots are strong even though her branches are bent. She learns that true belonging comes from within. With gentle prose and timeless imagery, this story invites readers of all ages to honor their own seasons of becoming.
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Dr. Nahal Delpassand is a licensed psychologist, writer, and speaker whose work explores what it means to live authentically, resiliently, and with self-compassion in an increasingly complex world. Based in Austin, Texas, and licensed to provide telehealth across 40 states as a PSYPACT provider, she has spent nearly a decade guiding individuals through the intersections of identity, emotional health, and personal growth. Her clinical expertise and public voice have positioned her as a trusted commentator on mental health, modern relationships, and the psychology of resilience.
Dr. Delpassand’s practice centers on helping clients deepen their self-awareness, navigate life transitions, and find meaning in adversity. Living with cerebral palsy, experiencing divorce, and navigating her own IVF journey have profoundly shaped her understanding of resilience and emotional healing. These experiences allow her to sit with others’ pain from a place of deep empathy and lived truth, knowing firsthand that strength often coexists with vulnerability. She has extensive expertise in working with individuals managing chronic illness, disability, and the psychological impact of infertility. She also works with individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges and the emotional complexity of IVF treatment, helping them build resilience and connection through each stage of the process. Her clinical approach and lived experience combine empathy with evidence-based practice, focusing on sustainable change that helps people pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Drawing from her multicultural upbringing as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, Dr. Delpassand’s perspective is shaped by themes of belonging, humility, and perseverance. Her parents’ journey – leaving their home country after the Iranian Revolution to rebuild their lives in the United States – instilled in her the values that now define her work: courage in transition, dignity in the face of challenge, and pride in her identity. These values form the foundation of her signature philosophy, Rooted in Self, an integrative framework that encourages individuals to ground themselves in their values, emotions, and truth rather than external expectations.
As a writer and speaker, Dr. Delpassand extends her message beyond the therapy room through commentary and workshops that explore subjects such as modern dating and self-worth, multicultural identity, fertility and womanhood, sustainable self-care, and leadership through empathy. A sought-after writer and speaker Dr. Delpassand has collaborated with the Austin Business Journal, Soho House Austin, Tribeza, and the Young Women's Alliance of Austin to lead conversations around modern dating and self-worth, multicultural identity, fertility and womanhood, sustainable self-care, and leadership through empathy, drawing from her clinical expertise and lived experiences..
Her debut children’s book, The Seasons of Little Tree (May 2026), expands her philosophy to a new generation through the story of a small tree learning to embrace change and belonging. Dr. Delpassand offers a universal message about resilience and self-acceptance, one that mirrors the lessons she teaches adults every day.
Throughout her work, Dr. Delpassand’s message remains the same: healing begins when we root ourselves in who we truly are.
Dr. Delpassand’s practice centers on helping clients deepen their self-awareness, navigate life transitions, and find meaning in adversity. Living with cerebral palsy, experiencing divorce, and navigating her own IVF journey have profoundly shaped her understanding of resilience and emotional healing. These experiences allow her to sit with others’ pain from a place of deep empathy and lived truth, knowing firsthand that strength often coexists with vulnerability. She has extensive expertise in working with individuals managing chronic illness, disability, and the psychological impact of infertility. She also works with individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges and the emotional complexity of IVF treatment, helping them build resilience and connection through each stage of the process. Her clinical approach and lived experience combine empathy with evidence-based practice, focusing on sustainable change that helps people pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Drawing from her multicultural upbringing as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, Dr. Delpassand’s perspective is shaped by themes of belonging, humility, and perseverance. Her parents’ journey – leaving their home country after the Iranian Revolution to rebuild their lives in the United States – instilled in her the values that now define her work: courage in transition, dignity in the face of challenge, and pride in her identity. These values form the foundation of her signature philosophy, Rooted in Self, an integrative framework that encourages individuals to ground themselves in their values, emotions, and truth rather than external expectations.
As a writer and speaker, Dr. Delpassand extends her message beyond the therapy room through commentary and workshops that explore subjects such as modern dating and self-worth, multicultural identity, fertility and womanhood, sustainable self-care, and leadership through empathy. A sought-after writer and speaker Dr. Delpassand has collaborated with the Austin Business Journal, Soho House Austin, Tribeza, and the Young Women's Alliance of Austin to lead conversations around modern dating and self-worth, multicultural identity, fertility and womanhood, sustainable self-care, and leadership through empathy, drawing from her clinical expertise and lived experiences..
Her debut children’s book, The Seasons of Little Tree (May 2026), expands her philosophy to a new generation through the story of a small tree learning to embrace change and belonging. Dr. Delpassand offers a universal message about resilience and self-acceptance, one that mirrors the lessons she teaches adults every day.
Throughout her work, Dr. Delpassand’s message remains the same: healing begins when we root ourselves in who we truly are.
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