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Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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Anil Shah

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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7 Endorsed
1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Let's Connect (626) 618-7964
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Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to manage it alone. Whether you’re navigating high achievement pressures, feeling caught between cultures, struggling in relationships, or facing family or faith conflict, I offer a space to heal, grow, and create change. My style is direct, research-based, and results focused while warm and collaborative. I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you reconnect with emotions, strengthen relationships, and build practical tools. I specialize in men’s mental health, bicultural identity, couples counseling, family conflict, and religious trauma in person in the Los Angeles area and online.
High-achieving people often carry stress and unspoken struggles. Maybe success hasn’t eased the strain on your relationships or inner life. I specialize in supporting men, couples, and professionals with therapy that’s clear, collaborative, and practical, focused on real change, not surface fixes, so you leave with tools that truly make a difference.
If therapy has ever felt too vague or unstructured, know it doesn’t have to be. I create a space where you’ll be challenged, supported, and guided by proven approaches. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most, creating lasting change that leaves you stronger, more connected, and more in control of your life. Let's connect today and begin your healing.
Call or Anil Shah now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 618-7964

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1910 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90026 map

(626) 618-7964

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

My website
I offer in person and online therapy. I'm available most weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Anil Shah
Let's Connect (626) 618-7964
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1910 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90026 map

(626) 618-7964

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

My website
I offer in person and online therapy. I'm available most weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Men's Issues, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Anil Shah

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Although I don't accept insurance, I am happy to provide monthly superbills for clients. In-person sessions require a larger fee of $175. Please message me about sliding scale availability.
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 618-7964
"
Although I don't accept insurance, I am happy to provide monthly superbills for clients. In-person sessions require a larger fee of $175. Please message me about sliding scale availability.
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 618-7964

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 147502 Supervised by Kendra Valdez (California / 19490) Anil Shah
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Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 618-7964
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 618-7964

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
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Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (626) 618-7964
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (626) 618-7964

7 Endorsements

Nicole Georgino
Nicole Georgino
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Anil is a compassionate therapist who has remarkable ability to create a supportive environment that assists in personal growth and healing. Through his adaptability in meeting the clients' needs, I highly recommend him as a therapist!
Michael Hart Briesch
Michael Hart Briesch
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Anil is an extremely caring, thoughtful and help oriented therapist. I believe that he excels in areas of compassion and understanding. On top of that, he is extremely intelligent and self-aware. I recommend him highly!
Catherine Pileggi
Catherine Pileggi
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Anil's compassion, understanding, authenticity, and intelligence shine through in his work with clients. He provides support and tools that help clients find greater satisfaction in the areas of life that they struggle.
Angela Williams
Angela Williams
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Anil Shah is a warm, empathetic therapist who builds deep, genuine connections. He supports clients of all backgrounds with care and insight, especially those exploring identity or belonging. He's truly the kind of therapist who's in your corner.
Kendra Valdez
Kendra Valdez
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Anil is a mature and solidly skilled therapist whose warmth and genuineness make people feel valued. He is solid in his understanding of trauma, and EMDR. His work with men, couples, and families is outstanding. He is a trustworthy professional.
Jeffrey D Yeom
Jeffrey D Yeom
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
I appreciate Anil's care and gentle challenging for his clients. I believe clients will thrive from his approaches that promote positive change and most importantly, agency! I've enjoyed collaborating with him to care for families.
Julia Gueron
Julia Gueron
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
I have the privilege of training alongside Anil and I've been consistently impressed by his rare combination of skill, directness, and warmth. He shows up fully present and does the work!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (626) 618-7964
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (626) 618-7964

Groups

Location

Primary Location

1910 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(626) 618-7964

Additional Location

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

(626) 618-7964
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I offer in person and online therapy. I'm available most weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 618-7964
"
I offer in person and online therapy. I'm available most weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Anil Shah, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Anil Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 618-7964