Licensed to practice in California and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression and 9 more.

Fariba Kooklan

(she/her)

LMFT, 29 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Direct
VirtualAvailable

About me

I have been in the field of mental health for 29 years. My goal as a therapist is to help you achieve ultimate happiness and peace in your life. As human beings we can not go back and change our past but we can find the tools that can help us live our lives fully and find the ways to use our full potential. I will listen to you and will try my best to support you in finding the path to happiness by practicing and using the tools and methods that are helpful and tangible.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

At my first session, my clients can ask me any questions regarding my experience. After my introduction, i will do my initial assessment which also includes health questions so that I can rule out physical issues that interfere with mental health. I then take a history of client’s life so that we can determine our goals, short term and long term. At the end I present my treatment plan. I will always listen to my clients and if they have an immediate concern, I will try to find time so that their immediate need is met.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Compassion and empathy. Respect for all human beings. Being able to provide a safe environment for the clients to release their sadness or grief regarding past issues and traumas while helping them start the healing process and being able to achieve their full potential in life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with adult clients individually especially women as well as couples and families from any culture and back ground. Women in our society are dealing with the demand to be perfect in every way and my goal is to help them find the balance u. Their lives. I am also specialized in helping couples who have interracial marriages and deal with cultural issues that are complex and might cause misunderstanding.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Grief

Postpartum

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Giving the clients CBT tools to use in their daily lives to manage and decrease anxiety and depression and be able to function normally in their lives and be able to use their full potential to acheive the ultimate happiness and peace.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Understanding client’s emotional needs that might be stemming from childhood or other life traumas through compassionate responses to start the healing process.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)

29 years of experience in couples counseling. Being neutral and listening to both sides . Bringing attention to the needs of each and using cognitive behavioral methods to focus on here and now so that the couple can start a new healthier relationship based on mutual respect to achieve their goals in life personally and together.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

29 years experience working with different cultures. Understanding individuals and couples .

Family Therapy

To reunify the families by understanding the differences while having open and respectful communication.

, 63 ratings

18 ratings with written reviews

August 11, 2026

I always enjoy my time with Fariba. She brings up good options for me and is encouraging on the things I am already doing. We have similarities which makes our conversations fun.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 5 with Fariba

August 11, 2026

Thank you for all your help and support during this very difficult time in my life.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 5 with Fariba

July 27, 2026

Fariba, is incredibly warm, authentic, and compassionate. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where I feel heard, understood, and supported. Their thoughtful guidance, genuine care, and ability to help navigate difficult conversations have made a meaningful difference in my healing and personal growth. I'm truly grateful for their professionalism and dedication, and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a counselor who leads with empathy, honesty, and kindness.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 3 with Fariba