Afsheen Izadi, LMFT

California · 11 years in practice

Afsheen Izadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of clinical experience in California.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 134295 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1194023994 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Afsheen

Afsheen Izadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of clinical experience in California. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship worries. He also supports clients with self-esteem concerns and issues related to LGBT identity.

His approach is direct and down-to-earth, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable. Afsheen aims to make the therapy space open and nonjudgmental. He invites clear conversation about thoughts and feelings so people can make practical changes in their daily lives.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be tried between meetings. He blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Roots in Emotionally-Focused Therapy help him address painful emotions and patterns in relationships.

He also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep sessions collaborative and CBT and DBT skills for coping with anxiety and strong emotions. Common concerns he works with include coping with addiction, handling jealousy and infidelity, navigating midlife and commitment questions, and managing isolation or life transitions like separation.

He also addresses less commonly discussed areas such as kink, BDSM, and alternative sex culture in a respectful way. Afsheen speaks English and works with people across California. He encourages anyone feeling stuck to take the next step and reach out, knowing that starting therapy is often the hardest part.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Afsheen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Commitment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality

Approaches Afsheen names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

Approach-led online therapy for emotional change

Afsheen uses approaches that focus on emotions and practical skills to help people manage everyday life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding and working through strong emotions and relationship patterns so people can change recurring cycles. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person, listening closely and following what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete strategies to change thought patterns and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Afsheen will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. He adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful and what feels comfortable for the client.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging works well for ongoing check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on meaningful emotional work.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Afsheen specialize in?

Afsheen focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, LGBT issues, and self-esteem. He also works with concerns like infidelity, isolation, hoarding, and life-purpose questions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions practical and conversational, creating an open, nonjudgmental space. He blends emotion-focused conversation with skill-based tools people can use between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of professional experience in clinical practice and a focus on combining emotional work with coping skills for daily life.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across time zones as needed.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.