Sheida Kalantari, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sheida!

I’m a bilingual English and Farsi Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, work stress, and relationship challenges. I offer a warm, focused space where we can understand what keeps you stuck and create lasting change.

My focus

I work with adults, older adults, and couples from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I welcome veterans, transgender and LGBTQ+ clients, and people with a range of identities, life experiences, and relationship structures. I provide respectful, inclusive care tailored to each client’s needs, experiences, and goals.

My approach

I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, attachment-based models, and trauma-informed care. With couples, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to uncover deeper patterns, improve communication, rebuild connection, and create practical, lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and offer honest feedback without judgment. I create a space where clients can be themselves while feeling supported and gently challenged to understand deeper patterns and make real, meaningful changes.

My journey to mental healthcare

My background in long-term outpatient therapy and crisis care showed me how meaningful it is to support people through immediate challenges and lasting change. I became a therapist because I value connection and believe people can build healthier relationships with themselves and others when they understand themselves more deeply.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting collaboratively. We begin by clarifying what matters most, what keeps you stuck, and what meaningful change would look like. Together, we create realistic goals, review progress, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy remains practical, focused, and relevant to your life.

Our first session

During the first session, I will take time to understand what brings you to therapy, your background, current concerns, and what you hope will change. You can expect thoughtful questions, a supportive conversation, and a chance to discuss your goals and leave with a clear sense of how we can work together.

I identify as...

Female

Expertise

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo (Cigna)

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Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Massachusetts Global.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sheida Kalantari