Shirin Tabib, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shirin!

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and PsyD specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, infidelity, and life transitions. My approach is warm, direct, and evidence-based, helping you build insight, learn practical skills, and create lasting change.

My focus

I work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, infidelity, grief, life transitions, PTSD, addiction, parenting, and stress. I also help clients strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and build healthier relationships.

My approach

My approach is integrative and tailored to your needs. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, attachment, family systems, and solution-focused therapy to help you understand patterns, develop practical skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.

My communication style

Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and easy to talk to. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can be honest, feel understood, and also be challenged when needed. Together we'll gain insight, build practical tools, and make meaningful progress.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been drawn to understanding people and what drives their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Becoming a therapist allowed me to turn that curiosity into meaningful work by helping people overcome challenges, heal, and create lasting change.

My goals for you

Goal setting is collaborative and personalized. Together we'll identify what's most important to you, set clear and realistic goals, and break them into manageable steps. We'll regularly measure progress and adjust our approach as you grow and your needs evolve.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your history, current challenges, and your goals. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where to start and a plan for moving forward together.

I identify as...

Female

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Imago Relationship Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Object Relations

Psychoanalytic

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

Racial Justice

Sex Worker

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo (Cigna)

+ 40 more

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from California Graduate Institute and a Master's in Counseling (MC) from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shirin Tabib