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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT

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Struggling with focus, procrastination, overwhelm, or emotional outbursts? ADHD can affect every part of life—from school and work to parenting and relationships. Whether you're seeking clarity about symptoms or support with anxiety, depression, or panic attacks that often accompany ADHD, you don’t have to figure it out alone. With the right diagnosis and care, meaningful change is possible—for children, adults, and families.
With decades of clinical and academic experience, I offer specialized ADHD testing and treatment—both in-office and remotely. Sessions are personalized, research-informed, and designed to help you understand your brain, build tools, and feel more confident navigating everyday life.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule your ADHD assessment or therapy session through my website today. I offer flexible, remote-friendly services for children, adults, and families—so you can get answers and support that fit your life. Click now to learn more or book.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Shahin Carrigan, Ph.D., MFT

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 881-4706
My website
I conduct all my therapy sessions on line or by phone depending on the preference of my patients!
I specialize in ADHD, Parenting and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (949) 881-4706
Photo of Shahin Carrigan, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Shahin Carrigan, Ph.D., MFT

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 881-4706
My website
I conduct all my therapy sessions on line or by phone depending on the preference of my patients!
I specialize in ADHD, Parenting and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BCBS of Mass.
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept most insurances and fee for service.
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 881-4706
"
I accept most insurances and fee for service.
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 881-4706

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 39267 Shahin Carrigan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 24 years
  • Attended CSUDH, Ph.D. UCLA, Graduated 1997
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from UCLA
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 881-4706
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 881-4706

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 881-4706
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Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 881-4706

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Farsi
Persian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Farsi
Persian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • ADHD testing by computer using remote application
  • ADHD treatment
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
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Over a few decades of therapy and university teaching has taught me that the best therapy starts with an "emotional bonding" between the therapist and the patient. However, being focused, results oriented and structured does not hurt.
Photo of Shahin Carrigan, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 881-4706
"
Over a few decades of therapy and university teaching has taught me that the best therapy starts with an "emotional bonding" between the therapist and the patient. However, being focused, results oriented and structured does not hurt.
Photo of Shahin Carrigan, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 881-4706

Location

Primary Location

Shahin Carrigan, Ph.D., MFT

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 881-4706
"
I conduct all my therapy sessions on line or by phone depending on the preference of my patients!
Photo of Shahin Carrigan, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 881-4706
"
I conduct all my therapy sessions on line or by phone depending on the preference of my patients!
Photo of Shahin Carrigan, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 881-4706