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Understanding West Hollywood

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West Hollywood has always been a place for people who have fought to live on their own terms. Creatives, entrepreneurs, and LGBTQ+ residents helped shape this city into a community where people did not have to wait for permission to be themselves. That spirit is real, and it continues to draw those who value self-expression and freedom.

But self-expression and self-agency are not the same thing. You may have done the work of becoming someone you are genuinely proud of and still find that your relationships, anxieties, desires, or self-reproaches do not fit easily within the life you worked so hard to create. The energy of West Hollywood—its social life, career ambitions, and open invitation to reinvention—offers many ways to create a life. But outward freedom does not necessarily free us from the conflicts within. What you have built may be genuine without fully expressing how you experience yourself.

My practice is affirming and welcomes clients from West Hollywood. Therapy is not about taking apart what you have created. It is about understanding the parts of your experience that remain unresolved within it. In time, the life you have created and your felt experience of yourself may come into closer alignment. If you are interested in starting, schedule a consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Therapy Services

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Adult Individual Therapy

A place to explore, free of judgement.

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Therapy for Teens

For adolescents working to find their identity.

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Group Therapy

Shared experience with others who understand.

My specialties

What I Help With

The pressures of visibility, identity, and reinvention bring people to therapy for many reasons. These are among the most common.

Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Burnout
Self-Esteem
Life Transitions

I also work with OCD, neurodivergence, self-esteem, personality disorders, psychosis, and trauma, along with many other concerns.

My Approach

Why Work With Me

Depth Over Quick Fixes

West Hollywood rewards reinvention, but reinvention without self-understanding can become its own trap. Psychoanalytic therapy moves past the surface, so that the changes you make are ones you can actually sustain.

Telehealth Across California

For clients with unpredictable schedules (auditions, productions, late nights), telehealth can make consistency possible. Secure video sessions are available for clients anywhere in California.

Thoughtful Pacing

In a neighborhood that runs on momentum, slowing down can feel like falling behind. But the parts of you that need attention rarely respond to urgency. They ask for something closer to stillness.

Cultural Sensitivity

As a bilingual therapist (English/Farsi), I understand how identity, culture, and community shape our inner lives. My practice is affirming and welcomes clients across identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Logistics

Getting Here

Office Location

My practice is located in Beverly Hills at 9615 Brighton Way, just a short drive from West Hollywood via Santa Monica Boulevard or Sunset Boulevard.

Session Options

Many West Hollywood clients appreciate the flexibility of video therapy.

Scheduling

Sessions are available weekdays and select evenings. To inquire about availability, please reach out through the contact form.

Get Started

Ready to Begin?

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, just a chance to connect and answer your questions.

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