Couples Counseling Therapists in California

Dr. Amita Fakhimi is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. She has an immense, genuine passion for therapy and her patients. Her devotion is evidenced by her extensive academic and professional work history. She is dually licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist, a rarity in the field. Dr. Fakhimi is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment and hopes to be a vessel for change for her patients, so they can live a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Folks come to therapy for a variety of reasons that all boil down to change, whether they're struggling to handle it or make it. Many of my clients' lives don't align with societal norms, either intentionally coloring outside the lines or struggling to fit in. Folks may find themselves overwhelmed, dealing with big emotions, the effects of complex or single-event trauma, complex medical issues, or chronic pain. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ - including trans kids and their families, disabled, and neurodiverse populations. I like to work with individuals, couples, polycules, and families of all shapes and sizes.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

I work with youth and adults from underrepresented groups, including those from minority backgrounds and neurodiverse clients. I desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to help center and uplift those who think differently and feel more intensely. I fervently work against the stigma of counseling among marginalized groups and fill in the gaps in providing individualized care. I believe in creating a safe, judgement-free space, where I can work collaboratively with you to meet their goals.

I have a background and passion for working with mothers in their perinatal years, women, children, and families ( I love working with a variety of individuals that are not limited to these groups listed). I approach therapy from a holistic approach and acknowledge that in order to heal to the highest potential- the mind, body, and spirit must work in sync with one another. My energy in the therapeutic relationship is authentic, compassionate, non-judgmental, open-minded, and empathic.

At some point in our lives, many of us need help navigating life's challenges. The focus of my practice is working with individuals and couples who want to enhance and transform their relationships and improve their overall quality of life. Trained in Relational Life Therapy, my approach is centered around teaching clients how to practice full respect living. This work delves deep quickly, uncovering the origins of patterns, challenging their effectiveness, and offering alternative ways to cultivate loving connection and skillfully manage conflict.

I am a mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and alcohol/drug addiction. I offer counseling services including individual sessions, couples or family sessions, group counseling, and life coaching. At this time, I accept virtual clients.

Are you stuck in a cycle of tension, resentment and distrust with your business partner? Do you need help communicating effectively and moving past conflicts, leading to wasted time, money, and energy? Do you need to realign on vision, operations, or strategy? And ensure the survival of your personal and working relationships. As a therapist specializing in working with business partners and co-founders, I understand how these issues can impact your business and your life. Whether you're facing constant criticism, broken agreements, or disagreements about direction, I can help you both find solutions to collaborate and succeed.

As humans, our most basic and fundamental need is to be seen and heard; unfortunately, many of us don’t get to experience that. As a result, we become disconnected and withdrawn as life progresses, but more importantly, we become disconnected from ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to create a container for you to reestablish that connection in a way that feels safe enough for you. I utilize a holistic, integrative, and relational approach to therapy, recognizing you are the expert of your lived experience and the relationship you have with yourself is the most important.

If you are struggling and feeling stuck in ways that make it difficult to enjoy and be present in your life and in your relationships; if you feel alone, lost, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed and under a lot of stress and want to make changes for yourself, one of my primary goals is to provide you a safe place in which to do this work. You don't have to try to find your way alone. This experience can be a transformative and empowering one for you. Asking for help comes from a place of strength, not of weakness.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are in a cycle of pain within themselves, with each other, or with the family system they subside in. Individuals looking to break this cycle and find freedom and move towards healthier living are welcome to join me in meeting their goals. Couples who are looking to leave this cycle and cleave towards their partners can work together in counseling in tandem with me to support developing a stronger bond with each other built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust. For families, I enjoy looking to strengthen the bonds within the family and rebuild the structure of the fa

I have been trained in a unique approach called Process Work, developed by Dr. Arnold Mindell. Process work is a dynamic and transformative approach which uses Jungian psychology, Taoism and physics. It offers new ways of working with problematic or painful experiences. Relationship challenges, physical symptoms, career conflicts and social tensions are approached with curiosity, respect and creativity. In using process work, I believe that the solution to a problem is contained within the disturbance itself; and I provide practical ways through which individuals, couples and groups can connect with a greater awareness.

It's time to move forward. Are you feeling stuck in destructive behavior patterns, having relational issues or signs of depression and anxiety? Would you like to have the opportunity to gain insight into your life? I help clients develop skills and tools they can use in their daily life and relationships. Developing a therapeutic relationship is essential to encourage change and therapy sessions need to be an emotionally safe place to resolve the issues that are detracting from your enjoyment of life. Don't settle for life the way it is, we can work together to help you make changes that will improve your life.

If you are having a difficult time in this season of your life, you no longer have to suffer in silence. Allow me to guide you through your process of inner healing so that you can live the life you were intended to live.

I am a therapist with years of experience helping people overcome the challenges of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, and more. Through evidenced-based therapies and a compassionate approach, I work with patients to develop effective coping strategies, learn their strengths, and build resilience. I aim to mirror the goodness that is already within you to help you achieve a more fulfilling life. Although I have experience with many different psychiatric conditions, in private practice I focus on patients and their struggles with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, and relationship issues.

Openings in April for Couples and Trauma/PTSD. Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, emotions, or relationship problems? Are past experiences causing anxiety, reliving the past, feeling numb, confused, guilty, or depressed? The effects of trauma may impact all areas of your life, including your work, relationships, health, and self-esteem. You may be struggling with family of origin issues or something more recent. As a Trauma/PTSD specialist, I'm Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which reprocesses trauma to an adaptive resolution. EMDR transforms painful memories so they no longer impact your present life.

I have been successful helping clients return to healthy and dynamic lives who have experienced severe anxiety, depression, and debilitating trauma from physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I have also helped families and couples with relationship issues including; frustrated parents with young children and/or challenging teenagers, couples stuck in bad communication cycles, and people who have lost themselves, their motivation and direction.

I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with transitions and communication. They may feel stuck in a particular area, or have identified some painful attachment wounds from their family of origin and don't know how to move forward. They want to live a full, vibrant life, and become the whole person they are meant to be. They want to grow and move from striving to thriving in this life. Often times they need specific tools. Other times they may need gentle mirroring in order to identify sticky patterns. Sometimes they need firm direction to help steer their ship in the direction they desire.

I enjoy working with adults who are interested in becoming more conscious. We all have reactions to things but there are some reactions or triggers that cause emotional pain. These triggers are usually a leftover piece of unprocessed pain. Unless they are understood and healed, they'll keep coming up. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and curious about this process. The result is more peace of mind and a more fulfilling relationship with oneself and others.