Sheida Kalantari, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sheida!

I’m a bilingual English and Farsi Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals and couples across a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My background includes both crisis care and long term outpatient work.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, relationship struggles, personality patterns, and major life stressors. I help clients understand what drives their struggles, uncover underlying dynamics, and build strategies that respect their culture and individuality.

My approach

I use evidence based approaches, including cognitive behavioral, trauma informed, and attachment based models. I focus on identifying patterns, what’s contributing to current stress and how to shift it in a practical way. I aim to help clients gain clarity, feel more in control, and move forward with more stability and confidence.

My communication style

I listen carefully and notice patterns you might not see in yourself. I ask questions that guide you to understand what drives your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I’m thoughtful, curious, and direct when it helps you gain clarity and see new ways forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

Over five years, I’ve supported clients in high-risk crisis care, county-contracted programs, private agencies, and outpatient settings. I’m passionate about helping people uncover root causes, understand themselves deeply, and create meaningful change in an inclusive and culturally aware space.

My goals for you

Therapy works best when it’s collaborative. Together, we’ll identify your goals, develop a plan that fits your needs and values, and regularly review your progress. As you grow and your needs evolve, we’ll adjust our goals to ensure therapy continues to support meaningful and lasting change.

Our first session

During our first session, we’ll discuss what brought you to therapy, explore your concerns and goals, and begin developing a plan tailored to your needs. My priority is to create a comfortable, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about the work we’ll do 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)

+ 45 more

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sheida Kalantari