Sheida Kalantari, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT specializing in trauma and relationships
- Bilingual English and Persian
- Client-centered care
- Trauma and relationship focus
About Sheida Kalantari
Sheida Kalantari is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings experience from county-contracted agencies and crisis response work to her clinical practice. Sheida has provided trauma-informed care on a county crisis assessment team, supporting individuals in high-risk situations as well as working with clients facing a range of mild to severe mental health challenges.
Sheida is certified in EMDR, a trauma-focused therapy used to help people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity connected to past events. As an LMFT, she specializes in relational and systemic concerns while also addressing individual issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, identity development, and the emotional impacts of divorce and career transitions.
Her practice emphasizes cultural humility and sensitivity, creating an inclusive environment where clients from diverse backgrounds can feel respected and understood. Sheida uses a client-centered, integrative approach and draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, values, and goals.
Beginning therapy can be a courageous step; Sheida offers compassionate, curious, and attentive support to help individuals move toward healing, growth, and a more meaningful life.
Sheida is certified in EMDR, a trauma-focused therapy used to help people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity connected to past events. As an LMFT, she specializes in relational and systemic concerns while also addressing individual issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, identity development, and the emotional impacts of divorce and career transitions.
Her practice emphasizes cultural humility and sensitivity, creating an inclusive environment where clients from diverse backgrounds can feel respected and understood. Sheida uses a client-centered, integrative approach and draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, values, and goals.
Beginning therapy can be a courageous step; Sheida offers compassionate, curious, and attentive support to help individuals move toward healing, growth, and a more meaningful life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sheida Kalantari have?
Sheida Kalantari has 4 years of experience.
Is Sheida Kalantari a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 154518.
In which languages does Sheida Kalantari provide therapy?
Sheida provides therapy in English and Persian.
Where is Sheida Kalantari located?
Sheida is located in California.
How can I work with Sheida Kalantari as my therapist?
Clients can work with Sheida Kalantari through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sheida Kalantari work with international clients?
Sheida Kalantari does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sheida Kalantari cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Sheida uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s unique perspective, offering empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills-based work in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheida works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods align best with a client’s needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it possible to access consistent support from therapists without travel, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into varied schedules and life circumstances.