Afsheen Izadi, LMFT

Afsheen Izadi is a licensed therapist practicing in California with 11 years of professional experience. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address LGBTQ+ related concerns, and work through relationship challenges.

He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings honestly and feel heard. Afsheen works collaboratively with each person to explore concerns and build practical strategies for change. He recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and affirms clients for beginning that process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Afsheen integrates client-centered work to create a supportive, collaborative setting where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of therapy. This approach helps people feel understood and fosters self-directed growth, especially when addressing relationship or identity concerns.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical for managing stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviors by teaching concrete strategies and skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another approach Afsheen draws on to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT can be especially useful for navigating intense emotions and improving relationship functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Afsheen works with each person to determine which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Afsheen offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations.