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Zahra Heydari Dayeni

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Zahra

I specialize in couples counseling and coaching, crisis intervention, depression/anxiety and self-esteem issues. I work within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. My methods of therapy include mindfulness-based therapy, inner child work, meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with a client-centered, solution-based focus on the diverse needs of the individual. I treat issues including acute crisis intervention, PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, domestic violence, grief and multi-cultural issues. I provide therapy both in English and Farsi. In 2022, I published the book, _Stop the Bleeding: Your Emotional Rescue_. It offers a step-by-step guide to crisis recovery.

I work within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Exploratory
  • Solution-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Zahra Heydari, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #101325 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Zahra Heydari Dayeni accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Zahra Heydari Dayeni is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Zahra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Zahra’s California license number is 101325, 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.

Zahra Heydari Dayeni has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Zahra’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Fullerton; MA - Counseling, California State University Fullerton. Over that time, Zahra has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+.

Zahra Heydari Dayeni works with Geriatric clients, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Zahra spends most of their clinical time. Zahra also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Zahra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Zahra Heydari Dayeni draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Zahra’s style is action-oriented, exploratory, solution-oriented, mindful, and empowering. In Zahra’s words: “I work within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit.”

Zahra Heydari Dayeni (she/her) offers therapy in English and Persian. Zahra identifies as Middle Eastern. Zahra provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Zahra Heydari Dayeni offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at Octave’s Westwood office in Los Angeles. Zahra 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 Zahra Heydari Dayeni is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Zahra 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 Zahra’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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