- Client-centered
- CBT and DBT
- English and Persian
About Sheida
Sheida Kalantari is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Persian and works with people facing both sudden crises and ongoing emotional challenges. Sheida aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
She brings four years of clinical experience that include work in county-contracted agencies and on a county crisis assessment team. That background means she is familiar with urgent situations and with helping people stabilize after distressing events. Sheida adapts her approach to the needs in the room rather than using a single method for everyone.
In sessions she uses a client-centered stance, listening first and helping people set the pace. She mixes practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to manage intense emotions. Sheida also weaves in mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support clearer goals and steady progress.
She works with a wide range of concerns beyond the main specialties, including abandonment, attachment and personality-related struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, divorce and separation, family-of-origin issues, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. Treatment plans are personalized to a person’s values and goals.
Sheida emphasizes cultural sensitivity and aims to create an environment where people from diverse backgrounds feel respected. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building a trusting working relationship. It involves active listening, reflecting what a person says, and shaping sessions around their goals, which can help with relationship and self-esteem issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete techniques to notice and change thought patterns and behaviors. It works well for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by offering exercises and homework to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for impulsivity, strong mood swings, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps people feel more confident about the direction of therapy.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and practical needs so sessions match everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does this therapist help with?
Sheida supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns like abandonment, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, starting with listening and tailoring methods to each person. She combines practical skills work with reflective conversation.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience that include roles in county-contracted agencies and on a county crisis assessment team working with urgent and high-risk situations.
What credentials and region are listed?
Sheida holds the LMFT credential as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practices in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.