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Sami Rish, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Sami Rish

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Sex Therapy
LMFT
2+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Sami Rish, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Sami has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Sex Therapy
ADHD
Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
Codependency
LGBTQIA+
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Warm
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Sami!

I believe we’re all in process—not problems to solve, but people continually growing and making meaning of our lives. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can make sense of your story, build on your strengths, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and connected.

My focus

I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, and neurodivergence. Whether you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, we’ll work together to help life feel more workable, connected, and hopeful.

My approach

I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Together we’ll explore the patterns that shaped you—not to judge them, but to understand them—while building practical tools for meaningful change and making room for both deep reflection and moments of joy.

Expertise

Focus populations

Queer
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
Sex Worker
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Gay
LGBTQIA+
Lesbian
Non-Binary
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Sex-Positive/Kink
Transgender
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Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Children
  • Minors
  • Preteens
  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo (Cigna)
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

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