Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 4 more.

Dr. Sepideh Birjani

(she/her)

LMFT, 4 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

As your therapist, I bring a caring and warm presence to every session, creating a safe and supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood. At the same time, I’m goal-oriented and committed to helping you make meaningful progress toward the changes you want to see in your life. Together, we'll work at your pace to achieve growth and healing. Over the years, I've supported individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate their unique paths toward healing and personal growth. My approach is adaptable, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices tailored to your specific needs.

Get to know me

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

In your first session with me, you can expect a warm, welcoming environment where I’ll take the time to really listen to your story and understand what brought you to therapy. We’ll discuss your goals for treatment, any challenges you're currently facing, and I’ll explain how we can work together to address them. I’ll also take time to explain confidentiality—how your privacy is protected. Together, we’ll collaboratively create a plan for your path forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a therapist are my ability to be deeply caring, to meet clients exactly where they are mentally, and to work collaboratively with them throughout the process. I focus on creating a supportive environment where we can work together to address challenges and move toward healing.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve clients who are ready to engage in meaningful self-exploration and are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. This includes individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life stress, or life transitions who are seeking a warm, supportive, and goal-oriented therapeutic relationship. I work especially well with those who value a collaborative approach and are open to building insight and developing practical strategies for growth and healing.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $150 per session

Aetna

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Centivo

Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

GTEB

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Commercial)

Health Net (Medi-Cal)

Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

IHSS Healthy Workers

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

Scripps Health Plan

SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Sutter Health Plan

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT treatment involves identifying and challenging negative or distorted thoughts.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My approach is Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). SFT treatment involves identifying goals and developing a plan to achieve those goals.

, 20 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

February 21, 2026

Did my assessment with Dr. Sepi and it went great

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

September 13, 2025

Thank you for your help. It was nice talking to you!!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

July 16, 2025

I wish if my English is good I will say how I feel after my appointment with Dr Sepideh She is amazing

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.