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Milad Ghalehei
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
Do you wake up with dread and anxiety and cannot get out of bed? Is trauma from the past and present affecting you? Is the emotional roller-coaster holding you back from fully becoming your true self? Is your mental health affecting other aspects of your life, like relationships, work, and physical health? Many are saturated with negative feelings and unwanted thoughts and struggle to find inner peace in the modern world. Imagine if you did not have to live this way. Imagine being in a grounded state, with stable emotions, and in control of your thoughts and feelings. Imagine finding inner peace and a clearer purpose in life.
Do you wake up with dread and anxiety and cannot get out of bed? Is trauma from the past and present affecting you? Is the emotional roller-coaster holding you back from fully becoming your true self? Is your mental health affecting other aspects of your life, like relationships, work, and physical health? Many are saturated with negative feelings and unwanted thoughts and struggle to find inner peace in the modern world. Imagine if you did not have to live this way. Imagine being in a grounded state, with stable emotions, and in control of your thoughts and feelings. Imagine finding inner peace and a clearer purpose in life.
(619) 586-5339 View (619) 586-5339
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Shaul M Saddick
Psychologist, MA, PhD, QME
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Are you experiencing any of the following problems: psychological stress, psychological trauma, difficulties in coping, or depression as a result of relationship / marital issues, divorce, loss, job-related psychological / physical injury, or a motor vehicle accident in which you may have become physically or psychologically traumatized? If you are, I can assist in evaluating and psychologically treating these issues. I can help restore psychological wellness and improve the over-all quality of your life. I am proficient in the following languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi ( Persian).
Are you experiencing any of the following problems: psychological stress, psychological trauma, difficulties in coping, or depression as a result of relationship / marital issues, divorce, loss, job-related psychological / physical injury, or a motor vehicle accident in which you may have become physically or psychologically traumatized? If you are, I can assist in evaluating and psychologically treating these issues. I can help restore psychological wellness and improve the over-all quality of your life. I am proficient in the following languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi ( Persian).
(858) 207-6968 View (858) 207-6968

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Farhad Ghodsi MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing some roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life whether it be in your work, school, or relationships with others? When you’re feeling overwhelmed therapy can make the difference between feeling stuck and moving forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in San Francisco, specializing in psychotherapy for adult individuals. I’ve had the privilege of working within various multidisciplinary teams providing psychotherapy for over a decade.
Are you experiencing some roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life whether it be in your work, school, or relationships with others? When you’re feeling overwhelmed therapy can make the difference between feeling stuck and moving forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in San Francisco, specializing in psychotherapy for adult individuals. I’ve had the privilege of working within various multidisciplinary teams providing psychotherapy for over a decade.
(415) 996-1861 View (415) 996-1861

Online Therapists

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Sohail Shakeri
MTS
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92663
سلام و درود فراوان. آيا مساىل سخت كارى، احساسى يا خانوادگى برخورد هستين؟ من با تحصيلات از دانشگاه هاروارد و تدريس مباحث فلسفى و عرفانى در دانشگاه در خدمت شما هستم كه فضايى ايجاد كنم كه شما بتونيد تحول عميق درونى ايجاد كنيد. خدا بركت
سلام و درود فراوان. آيا مساىل سخت كارى، احساسى يا خانوادگى برخورد هستين؟ من با تحصيلات از دانشگاه هاروارد و تدريس مباحث فلسفى و عرفانى در دانشگاه در خدمت شما هستم كه فضايى ايجاد كنم كه شما بتونيد تحول عميق درونى ايجاد كنيد. خدا بركت
(949) 541-8012 View (949) 541-8012
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Ehsan Bozorgi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92780
سلام، اسم من احسان است. اگر این را که در اینجا نوشته‌ام می‌خوانید، حدس می‌زنم که شاید در حال طی کردن برخی از چرخه‌ها و دگرگونی‌های زندگی هستید و در میان این آشوب به دنبال امنیت هستید. اگر اجازه دهید، دست کمک خود را به شما دراز می‌کنم و خدمات خود را ارائه می‌دهم. رویکرد من در تراپی از طریق دانش و تجربیاتم در دوره‌های آموزشی و رویدادهای شخصی الهام گرفته شده است. به زبان ساده، من دوست دارم یک فضای امن ایجاد کنم که در آن اصالت، آسیب‌پذیری و شفای زندگی به صورت منظم به هم می‌خورند. با هم، قدرتهای درونی را کشف کرده و پتانسیل رشد و تحول را به ارمغان می‌آوریم.
سلام، اسم من احسان است. اگر این را که در اینجا نوشته‌ام می‌خوانید، حدس می‌زنم که شاید در حال طی کردن برخی از چرخه‌ها و دگرگونی‌های زندگی هستید و در میان این آشوب به دنبال امنیت هستید. اگر اجازه دهید، دست کمک خود را به شما دراز می‌کنم و خدمات خود را ارائه می‌دهم. رویکرد من در تراپی از طریق دانش و تجربیاتم در دوره‌های آموزشی و رویدادهای شخصی الهام گرفته شده است. به زبان ساده، من دوست دارم یک فضای امن ایجاد کنم که در آن اصالت، آسیب‌پذیری و شفای زندگی به صورت منظم به هم می‌خورند. با هم، قدرتهای درونی را کشف کرده و پتانسیل رشد و تحول را به ارمغان می‌آوریم.
(949) 490-2428 View (949) 490-2428
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Ashour Badal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92603
Dr. Badal is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. Additionally, he is also a registered psychological associate with the state of California. His educational training includes a graduate degree as well as a doctorate degree and training in clinical psychology with an emphasis on psychopharmacology and pain management. He has more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field and many years of experience in higher education, research, and educational and career advising.
Dr. Badal is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist. Additionally, he is also a registered psychological associate with the state of California. His educational training includes a graduate degree as well as a doctorate degree and training in clinical psychology with an emphasis on psychopharmacology and pain management. He has more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field and many years of experience in higher education, research, and educational and career advising.
(323) 379-0764 View (323) 379-0764
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Kamran Zafar
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADAC, PhD
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037
My name is Dr. Kamran Zafar and I am the founder and CEO of La Jolla Healing Center. I have been in recovery for more than 30 years and know how lonely it can get. Addiction can hit a person when they least expect it: when they're trying to manage an increase in their workload, fulfill obligations with family, or for no reason whatsoever. It often begins innocently — sometimes to relieve the stress of everyday life, or even just to experience the thrill of something new. Before the person knows it, they’re using alcohol or substances to cope with the negative feelings and stress in their daily lives.
My name is Dr. Kamran Zafar and I am the founder and CEO of La Jolla Healing Center. I have been in recovery for more than 30 years and know how lonely it can get. Addiction can hit a person when they least expect it: when they're trying to manage an increase in their workload, fulfill obligations with family, or for no reason whatsoever. It often begins innocently — sometimes to relieve the stress of everyday life, or even just to experience the thrill of something new. Before the person knows it, they’re using alcohol or substances to cope with the negative feelings and stress in their daily lives.
(858) 707-7559 View (858) 707-7559
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David Ibrahim
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92606
Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.
Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.
(323) 531-5725 View (323) 531-5725
Photo of Behzad Bernous, Psychologist in San Diego, CA
Behzad Bernous
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professor of Psychology. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, couples counseling, individual therapy, and psychological testing. I offer my services in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere in English and Farsi.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professor of Psychology. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, couples counseling, individual therapy, and psychological testing. I offer my services in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere in English and Farsi.
(949) 238-6705 View (949) 238-6705
Photo of Reza Ghaboosi, Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA
Reza Ghaboosi
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, and having gone through divorce myself, I understand the emotional implications of your decision.
MARRIAGE ON THE BRINK? Discernment Counseling is a new and innovative short-term therapy (just 1-5 sessions) that is designed for couples who are not sure, or cannot agree, whether to work on their marriage or consider divorce. This is not traditional marriage counseling - my goal is to help you and your spouse gain clarity and confidence about a direction for your relationship in order to decide whether to recommit to marriage, move toward divorce, or maintain the status quo.
As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, and having gone through divorce myself, I understand the emotional implications of your decision.
MARRIAGE ON THE BRINK? Discernment Counseling is a new and innovative short-term therapy (just 1-5 sessions) that is designed for couples who are not sure, or cannot agree, whether to work on their marriage or consider divorce. This is not traditional marriage counseling - my goal is to help you and your spouse gain clarity and confidence about a direction for your relationship in order to decide whether to recommit to marriage, move toward divorce, or maintain the status quo.
(714) 432-9856 View (714) 432-9856
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Ben Marzban
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92612
Accepting NEW patients. Dr. Marzban provides counseling and psychological services with care by taking the time to listen to clients and helping them take an active role in their psychological well-being. He uses a collaborative approach and incorporates empirically supported, evidence-based psychological treatment modalities to deliver solution-focused services. Some therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Meditation and Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.
Accepting NEW patients. Dr. Marzban provides counseling and psychological services with care by taking the time to listen to clients and helping them take an active role in their psychological well-being. He uses a collaborative approach and incorporates empirically supported, evidence-based psychological treatment modalities to deliver solution-focused services. Some therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Meditation and Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, Multicultural, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.
(949) 806-4015 View (949) 806-4015
Photo of Bijan Amirshahi, Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA
Bijan Amirshahi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92604  (Online Only)
I am licensed in California both as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
My practice emphasizes on helping clients resolve immediate situations, while healing from difficult life experiences and developing strong personal and intimate relationships. I believe successful relationships are the key to having a healthy and rewarding life. The process of psychotherapy can strengthen one's sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and responsibility in daily life. It can also lead to a greater capacity for intimacy, to a more productive use of innate skills, and to experiencing more meaning and pleasure in life.
I am licensed in California both as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
My practice emphasizes on helping clients resolve immediate situations, while healing from difficult life experiences and developing strong personal and intimate relationships. I believe successful relationships are the key to having a healthy and rewarding life. The process of psychotherapy can strengthen one's sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and responsibility in daily life. It can also lead to a greater capacity for intimacy, to a more productive use of innate skills, and to experiencing more meaning and pleasure in life.
(949) 533-3177 View (949) 533-3177
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Rooz Khosh
MBA, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
As a team, we collaborate to improve your awareness and identify challenges and habits that have stalled your life, career, family, or personal relationship.
As a Life Coach who also specializes in ADHD, I want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. I can help you manage and improve on: impulsively, distraction, emotional self-regulation, focus, decision-making, time management, procrastination, self-negative talk, low self-confidence, and anxiety. These challenges can create a negative thought that you can not accomplish your life, family, education, or career goals. As a team, we collaborate to improve your awareness and identify challenges and habits that have stalled your life, career, family, or personal relationship.
As a team, we collaborate to improve your awareness and identify challenges and habits that have stalled your life, career, family, or personal relationship.
As a Life Coach who also specializes in ADHD, I want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. I can help you manage and improve on: impulsively, distraction, emotional self-regulation, focus, decision-making, time management, procrastination, self-negative talk, low self-confidence, and anxiety. These challenges can create a negative thought that you can not accomplish your life, family, education, or career goals. As a team, we collaborate to improve your awareness and identify challenges and habits that have stalled your life, career, family, or personal relationship.
(760) 227-5311 View (760) 227-5311
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Arash Shahangian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92620
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
Nobody is broken. We all have challenges and areas where we need to grow, and it takes bravery to face those aspects of ourselves that require growth. Being truly seen and truly heard make a world of difference in accelerating that process. I have over 20 years' experience and am adept at holding space with empathy, love, and compassion. My style is sincere, warm, and engaging with a facility for attuning to my clients and their struggles. I’m here to shine light with you and to provide a safe container to express and experience what needs to be seen, felt, or released. I also offer clinical supervision to therapist interns.
(657) 245-4591 View (657) 245-4591
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Dr. Christopher Chaffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
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Poorang Aurasteh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
As a psychotherapist, I use a holistic approach that blends clinical research with Eastern wisdom. I have trained extensively for a decade with renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery M. Schwartz in his Four Step Method, which combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the Buddhist principle of Mindfulness. Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders. My work is highlighted in Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz's new book, "You Are Not Your Brain".
(760) 642-2804 View (760) 642-2804
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Kia Ebadat Of Resilience Coaching And Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Have you been feeling stuck or limited? Do you believe that you will never feel loved or appreciated? Do you feel that no matter what you do the outcomes are always the same? Or no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough and fail? Well it is not a coincidence. We create negative beliefs and meanings (from our childhood) about ourselves to create these issues. Have you ever said to yourself over and over again "I'll never find love?" or "I'll probably fail" Well, they are not true, but you made it your reality through habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and acting.
Have you been feeling stuck or limited? Do you believe that you will never feel loved or appreciated? Do you feel that no matter what you do the outcomes are always the same? Or no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough and fail? Well it is not a coincidence. We create negative beliefs and meanings (from our childhood) about ourselves to create these issues. Have you ever said to yourself over and over again "I'll never find love?" or "I'll probably fail" Well, they are not true, but you made it your reality through habitual ways of thinking, feeling, and acting.
(760) 314-1503 View (760) 314-1503
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Homayoun Shahri
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, CBT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, CA 92630
In my work, I listen to what the client speaks verbally and through his or her body. I pay special attention to client's unspoken words. Through empathic attunement with the client, I become aware of what he or she is experiencing in the therapeutic process, as well as in his or her past. I am also impacted by client's painful experiences and resonate with his or her feeling states. Through becoming a witness to client's painful past, the client can become free of his or her earlier experiences and can feel joy and pleasure of living, being alive, loving, and being loved.
In my work, I listen to what the client speaks verbally and through his or her body. I pay special attention to client's unspoken words. Through empathic attunement with the client, I become aware of what he or she is experiencing in the therapeutic process, as well as in his or her past. I am also impacted by client's painful experiences and resonate with his or her feeling states. Through becoming a witness to client's painful past, the client can become free of his or her earlier experiences and can feel joy and pleasure of living, being alive, loving, and being loved.
(949) 284-8259 View (949) 284-8259
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.