Farinaz Khalilifard, LMFT

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Farinaz Khalilifard, LMFT

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Licensed in CA #51334

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net/MHN, Aetna

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I approach treatment through a humanistic approach which is client-centered.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma

My Therapy Style

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. I am ready to assist you with what you would like to work on in your journey. I work with issues related to addiction, trauma, family issues, stress, grief, loss, PTSD, women's issues, and relationship issues. I approach treatment through a humanistic approach which is client-centered. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Through treatment, we will work together on developing mutual goals that can be worked on during and outside of our sessions.

My Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

MA - Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

I love too cook and learn about different cultures.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

I start my day with my gratitude journal. It keeps me in a positive mood and motivates me to go about my day.

How do you recharge?

Dancing.