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Sharareh Ghedari

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change

LMFT California

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English, Persian
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About Sharareh

Sharareh Ghedari is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 28 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and major life transitions. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and works to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's specific situation and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice also includes coaching and attention to issues related to immigration, multicultural adjustment, postpartum mood changes, and concerns common to young adults. Drawing on a range of evidence-informed approaches, Sharareh aims to support clients as they take steps toward more satisfying, balanced lives.

She fosters a collaborative atmosphere intended to empower clients to build practical coping skills and improve communication within families or close relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Persian, and she provides several online formats to fit different preferences and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Sharareh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and everyday difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she employs to support people who are ambivalent about change, focusing on strengths and personal motivation to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context. That collaboration helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue through life transitions or busy routines, and let clients engage in therapy in the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching for personal growth. She also works with immigration issues, multicultural concerns, postpartum depression, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
She uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems, tailoring the approach to each client's needs and preferences.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of mental health and life transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a LMFT in California, holding license CA LMFT 42028 and practicing from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Immigration issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Persian