Kaneeza Lafir
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
10 Endorsed
Let's Connect (949) 541-6680
Sleep rarely visits you anymore. As you watch the clock, your mind swims with what was and what could be… you scrutinize your day, only seeing what you did wrong. Even when you're surrounded by friends, all you can feel is lonely, invisible. This moment should be a happy one, but you’re weighed down by self-doubt. How to make sense of this? You think, "Aren’t I supposed to be a successful adult? Then why is this so hard?" This level of disappointment is heavy to bear, hard to throw off, and even harder to ignore, in order to move forward to who and what you think you could, and want, to be.
Therapy with me will focus on early childhood, and will help you understand how those relationships affect your ongoing emotional development and how your relationships are formed today. My work with families is similar. Together, we will look for paradigms and how they influence the family structure.
Imagine finding a safe person to share doubts, self-hatred, guilt, and shame with. Your journey of self-exploration can begin with someone who is dedicated to helping you understand your past & present, and help you take on your life & future. New self-awareness will illuminate the darkness. Find out more about me & my practice at www.drkaneezalafir.com.
Call or Email Kaneeza Lafir now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 541-6680
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- PPO out of network and will provide a superbill
- Out of Network
Kaneeza Lafir
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (949) 541-6680
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY19238 Kaneeza Lafir
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended Rosemead School of Psychology, Graduated 2000
- Certificate from Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis PsyD - Psychoanalysis / 2011
- Certificate from CAMFT 72338 / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kaneeza Lafir
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (949) 541-6680
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Second appeal evaluations for first responders
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Veterans
Kaneeza Lafir
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (949) 541-6680
10 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Sinhalese ,
Tamil
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Sinhalese ,
Tamil
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Faith as it impacts a person
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integration: Religious values
- Integrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
Kaneeza Lafir
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (949) 541-6680
Groups
Anger Management
How bad does it need to get before you decide to get help! Learn how to express your anger without ruining your relationships and your life! "You are quick-tempered and hot headed," You have a fiery temper," "You say a lot of nasty things when you are mad." These are familiar words you hear from friends and family. You get angry when others don't do things as fast as you'd like. When you get frustrated you feel like hitting someone. There is nothing you resent more than not being recognized for all your hard work.
Expertise
Anger Management
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Location
Kaneeza Lafir Psychological Services Inc
1601 Dove Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Email Kaneeza Lafir about this group or call - (949) 541-6680
Location
Primary Location
Kaneeza Lafir Psychological Services Inc
1601 Dove Street
Suite 105
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 541-6680Email Me
Additional Location
Prepare to Change Counseling
222 W Main Street
# 101
Tustin, CA 92780
(949) 484-9722