Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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4 Endorsed
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In a world that often encourages us to think about our emotions rather than feel them, Experiential-Focused Therapy offers something different, something deeper. It is a therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that true, lasting healing happens not just through insight or analysis, but through direct emotional experience.
Here, we don’t just talk about your pain, we carefully and compassionately invite it into the room, where it can be felt, held, and transformed in real time. Using the principles of deep emotional processing, we work with the parts of you that may have been silenced, dismissed, or buried for years.
I specialize in Third-Wave Contextual Behavioral Therapies, with advanced expertise in integrating deep emotional processing, creating enhanced healing. I work with individuals and couples - and in addition to my years of psychology expertise, I also address the psychological impacts of political unrest, global conflict, and structural racism.
The therapeutic relationship is vital when embarking on this journey of opening and courageously facing some of our deepest pains. My process involves assisting you in locating your wisdom, and helping generate a life full of meaning and acceptance - while honoring your unique story. Your unique journey, story, culture, and being will be honored throughout.
Call or Email Tamara Sharifov now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 309-6306
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 97915 Tamara Sharifov
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Chicago, School of Social Work, Masters in Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2016
- License: Washington DC LCSW - LC200004545 / 2026
- Degree/Diploma from University of San Diego - Joan B. Kroc School of Peace & Justice Masters of Science: Conflict Management and Resolution / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 309-6306
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Front-Line Workers
- Grief
- Humanitarians
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Third-Wave Contextual Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 309-6306
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Neighborhoods
Tamara Sharifov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 309-6306