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Anahita Shahbazi
LMFT
Licensed in the state of CA
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Optum
Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare
Accepts new patients
Meet Anahita Shahbazi
Mental Health Clinician (specializing in therapy and counseling services. Please note that medication management is not provided.
"If everything around you seems dark, look again—you may be the LIGHT." — Rumi
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations.
I specialize in treating individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (including phobias and panic disorder), and Mood Disorders. My expertise also includes helping individuals affected by trauma and PTSD, guiding them toward recovery and lasting healing.
Additionally, I have extensive experience supporting individuals as they navigate relationship challenges and major life transitions, as well as providing compassionate care to those coping with loss and grief. I take an integrated approach that combines evidence-based practices with a holistic perspective.
Healing isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about feeling safe enough to face it, embrace it and grow from it, much like a rose blooms despite thorns. Together, we’ll create a supportive space where you can explore, build resilience, and move confidently toward the life you envision.
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations.
I specialize in treating individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (including phobias and panic disorder), and Mood Disorders. My expertise also includes helping individuals affected by trauma and PTSD, guiding them toward recovery and lasting healing.
Additionally, I have extensive experience supporting individuals as they navigate relationship challenges and major life transitions, as well as providing compassionate care to those coping with loss and grief. I take an integrated approach that combines evidence-based practices with a holistic perspective.
Healing isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about feeling safe enough to face it, embrace it and grow from it, much like a rose blooms despite thorns. Together, we’ll create a supportive space where you can explore, build resilience, and move confidently toward the life you envision.
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
I employ a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices and a strengths-based perspective to tailor interventions to individual needs. Through this framework, I deeply explore each person's unique experiences and needs, uncovering the underlying factors that contribute to their overall well-being. Within my practice, I draw upon a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, EMDR, ERP, MBCT, DBT, SFT, ACT, CPT, and more.
My treatment approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Trauma-Focused Care
• Trauma-Focused CBT
And more.
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Psychotherapy
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Trauma
Relationship issues
Panic attacks
Overview of my services
Services provided may vary depending on your state.
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Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Private Practice
LMFT
Jan 2023 - Present
Provide individual therapy to the adult, and adolescent population.
Perform psychosocial assessments to determine diagnosis, presenting problem, and course of treatment.
Provide therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), Harm reduction, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational interviewing (MI), and Solution-focused, Strengths-based.
Provide treatment planning and completion of outcome measures and other required activities.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
Complete documentation and progress notes.
Identify support services needed for successful discharge and transition of clients to other levels of care.
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Spring Health, California – Contract
LMFT
Nov 2022 - Present
Provide individual therapy to the adult, and adolescent population.
Perform psychosocial assessments to determine diagnosis, presenting problem, and course of treatment.
Provide therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), Harm reduction, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Motivational interviewing (MI), Solution-focused, Strengths-based.
Provide treatment planning and completion of outcome measures and other required activities.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
Complete documentation and progress notes.
Identify support services needed for successful discharge and transition of clients to other levels of care.
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Rogers Behavioral Health, San Diego- Part-time
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Behavioral Specialist
Feb 2021 - Jul 2023
Therapist and Behavioral specialist (Hybrid role) for Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs responsible for providing therapeutic services to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
Provide therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder.
Perform psychosocial assessments to determine diagnosis, presenting problem, and course of treatment.
Develop a treatment plan focused on identified problems, clinical effectiveness, patient/family expectations, treatment capability, and external psychosocial factors.
Serve as a patient advocate for coordination of care and appropriate referrals.
Complete documentation including admission assessments, ongoing treatment progress, and discharge documentation. UView all
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Education
Brandman University/Chapman
Master of Arts in Psychology (Marriage Family Therapy) - Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Other Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Specific phobias, Panic disorder, and trauma/PTSD.
Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Anahita did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Anahita.
Appointment types
I accept video visits
Video visit
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