Mitra SHABANI
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and certification in Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT).
I believe healing begins with feeling heard and understood. Together, we can explore life's challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
I have over 10 years of experience working with immigrants and underserved communities, including three years of experience providing psychotherapy to families and individuals. I believe therapy is a journey of understanding not only your current challenges but also how your relationships, life experiences, and circumstances have shaped who you are today.
First session
In our first session, my priority is to create a welcoming, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and experiences at your own pace. We'll explore what brings you to therapy, your current challenges, and what you hope to achieve. My approach is tailored to your needs, whether you're seeking. I hope you leave our first session feeling heard, understood, supported, and more hopeful about the path ahead.
Strengths
I bring empathy, active listening, and a culturally sensitive perspective to my sessions. My experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds helps me understand how personal experiences, family dynamics, and cultural values shape emotional well-being. I combine evidence-based approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, to meet each client's unique needs. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps and are seeking relief from emotional distress, healthier ways to cope with life's challenges, and greater stability in their daily lives and relationships. I welcome individuals who are open to personal growth and exploring their experiences at their own pace. Together, we work toward building resilience, developing effective coping strategies, improving relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Origin story
My experience working with immigrants and underserved communities inspired me to become a therapist. Over the years, I witnessed how life transitions, cultural expectations and traumas can affect people. I wanted to go beyond providing practical support and help people better understand themselves and build healthier relationships. I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Ongoing work together
Our ongoing sessions will build on your experiences, goals, and progress. Together, we'll identify patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and strengthen emotional well-being and relationships. We'll regularly review your progress and adjust our approach to meet your needs. Over time, you may notice greater emotional balance, improved relationships, increased confidence, and a stronger ability to navigate life's challenges.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, manage emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. I also incorporate Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), a mind-body approach that focuses on processing emotional distress and addressing the impact of past experiences and trauma. I tailor these approaches to each client's unique needs and therapeutic goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Depression
Other specialties
Attachment Issues
Burnout
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Woman
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 165383