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Shideh Shahvarian
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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My philosophy is that everyone can become the happy, effective person they desire. Finding and using new skills to access happiness is critical. I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges in a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space. Fluent in Persian (Farsi) and a proud LGBTQ+ ally, I integrate CBT, DBT, EFT, and the Gottman Method to help clients rediscover their strengths, build healthier relationships, and create a more grounded, meaningful life.

About Shideh

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Calming, Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Immigrants, Veterans

Years of Experience

13+
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I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges in a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space.

License number

#51557

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused

Languages Spoken

English, Persian

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University

Interests

Traveling, reading, listening to classical music, hiking, spending quality time with my family and friends, taking my dogs for walks, or playing with them.

License details

Shideh Shahvarian,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#51557 (exp October 2027)