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Farrah Mirzaee

Farrah Mirzaee, CA Psychologist PSY30773

Therapist in California

Experienced psychologist focused on practical change

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17 years of experience listed

CA Psychologist PSY30773 professional credentials

English languages

  • 17 years experience
  • Evidence-based care
  • California licensed

About Farrah

Farrah Mirzaee is a California psychologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her tone is calm and direct, aiming to make hard conversations feel manageable.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions often involve looking at harmful patterns, learning practical coping skills, and building self-compassion. Farrah pays attention to how cultural background and personal history shape current struggles.

Her work covers a range of concerns beyond mood and stress. She addresses attachment challenges, body image and caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and recovery after trauma. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Farrah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at helping clients reconnect with their strengths and process difficult emotions. She helps people break down problems into small, actionable steps and practices that can be tried between sessions. Progress is measured by clearer decision making and more reliable emotional coping.

Clients can expect straightforward talk, guided reflection, and practical homework when helpful. Farrah balances empathy with targeted strategies so people can see steady change. The work is paced to match each person's needs and goals.

Approaches that guide online work

Farrah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people build coping skills and process difficult emotions. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with clearer, more balanced ways of responding; this method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns. Another approach centers on processing past relational or traumatic experiences to reduce their ongoing impact and improve present-day relationships and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they try methods, adjust what isn't working, and track small changes to find a good fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel demands, and the ability to keep momentum between appointments. Online sessions can make it simpler to attend regularly and to practice skills in the contexts where they matter most.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and life changes. Other focus areas include trauma recovery, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines empathetic listening with tools to change unhelpful patterns and build everyday coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of experience working with people across a variety of emotional and relational issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a California Psychologist, credential listed as CA Psychologist PSY30773, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. meet with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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