Licensed to practice in California and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 4 more.
Maryam Afshari
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
About me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges at their own pace. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based techniques. I help clients understand patterns that keep them feeling stuck, develop practical coping skills, and build emotional flexibility so they can respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and empowering. My goal is to help clients gain insight, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful changes that align with their values and improve overall well-being.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, we will focus on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I will ask about your current concerns, relevant history, and what you hope to gain from therapy, while also answering any questions you may have. We will move at a comfortable pace, and there is no pressure to share more than you are ready to. By the end of the session, we will begin identifying goals and next steps so you leave with a sense of clarity and direction.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths include creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood, while also offering practical, evidence-based tools for change. With 9 years of experience, I am skilled at helping clients identify patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and trauma, and guiding them toward healthier ways of coping. I balance compassion with structure, helping clients gain insight, build resilience, and make meaningful progress at a pace that feels manageable and empowering.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults seeking individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or life transitions who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Many are high-functioning individuals looking for practical tools to better manage emotions and daily challenges. I work best with clients who are open to self-reflection and value supportive, evidence-based therapy to build resilience, emotional balance, and meaningful change.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Identifies as
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Blue Shield
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Scripps Health Plan
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients recognize negative thought patterns and build practical tools for healthier thinking and emotional balance.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients accept difficult thoughts and emotions while focusing on values-based actions. This approach supports psychological flexibility and helps clients move forward without being controlled by distress.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness practices to help clients increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. This approach supports emotional regulation, reduces stress, and helps clients respond more calmly to challenges.
1 rating with written reviews
April 14, 2026
Very professional and knowledgeable . I am very satisfied with my session. Definitely worth my time Thank you Maryam