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Aisha Ishtiaq

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Aisha

Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? As your therapist, I support individuals to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help people break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each others company and love. I work from the lens of Trauma-Informed Care and Childhood Attachment. There are significant moments in our lives that change how we relate with ourselves and the world around us. Past traumas can continue to impact our daily life, making it hard at times for us to see our own value. I work with my clients to provide a space to allow for the exploration of the trauma as well as learning how to heal oneself to live a more fulfilled life. I believe every person is in charge of their own healing and therapy provides a space where they are allowed to explore what process of healing is best. I assist my clients in incorporating healthy skills to reduce their negative thoughts and emotions. You are not alone, there is support here for you. You deserve to create the life you have always dreamed of. As Rumi said, "The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”

I support individuals to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Aisha Ishtiaq, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #104824 (exp January 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Aisha Ishtiaq accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Aisha Ishtiaq is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Aisha is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Aisha’s California license number is 104824, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Aisha Ishtiaq has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Aisha’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Los Angeles Mission College; MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of La Verne. Over that time, Aisha has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Aisha Ishtiaq works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Aisha spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Aisha is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Aisha Ishtiaq draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Aisha’s style is action-oriented, authentic, challenging, open-minded, and warm. In Aisha’s words: “I support individuals to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves.”

Aisha Ishtiaq (she/her) offers therapy in English and Urdu. Aisha identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

Aisha Ishtiaq offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Aisha is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Aisha Ishtiaq is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Aisha will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Aisha’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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