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Hasti Afkhami
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I am a heart-and soul-centered therapist who is passionate about helping clients let go of unhealthy patterns connected to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. Do you ever feel like you are stuck in the past or plagued by negative thoughts of the future? Have you ever had times when you felt like you were a prisoner of your own mind? If you are looking to gain tools to heal from the past or present, I would be honored to support you in your journey. I'm certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and incorporate IFS (Internal Family Systems), somatic and attachment work to promote the gentle release of trauma from the mind and body. Navigating the ups and downs of life alone can be challenging. I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you in an inclusive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space so you feel fully supported in your journey. I hope to help your experience in therapy be something you look forward to so that you can live the peaceful and present life you deserve.

About Hasti

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

10+
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I am a heart-and soul-centered therapist who is passionate about helping clients let go of unhealthy patterns connected to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.

License number

#93301

Approaches

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Persian

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University Northridge MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Northridge

Interests

My interests include exercise, volunteering, friends, family, travel, and reading.

License details

Hasti Afkhami,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#93301 (exp February 2028)