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Farrah Mirzaee

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Farrah Mirzaee, CA Psychologist PSY30773

California

California Psychologist focusing on relationships and mood

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Where Farrah stands

Credentials
CA Psychologist PSY30773
License
Psychologist, California / PSY30773
NPI
1922402957
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
California

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship patterns
  • Codependency concerns

About Farrah

Farrah Mirzaee is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY30773) with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Farrah works with people who feel stuck by recurring patterns and want straightforward help to change how they respond to stress and conflict.

She uses clear, evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns in relationships and daily life. Sessions often involve looking at how thoughts and behaviors interact, and practicing different ways to respond to triggers. This practical focus helps people build skills they can use between sessions.

Farrah pays attention to how attachment, body image, caregiving roles, and codependent patterns affect choices and mood. She also addresses trauma-related stress, guilt, shame, and issues around commitment and control. When safety concerns such as domestic violence come up, she helps clients consider next steps and supports planning for their situation.

Her work is collaborative and direct. Farrah helps clients set realistic goals, try new ways of communicating, and develop coping strategies for everyday setbacks. She emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises.

People typically leave sessions with concrete tools - for example, new communication phrases, breathing or grounding practices, and steps to reduce overwhelm. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.

How sessions work

How her methods translate to online work

Farrah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. One common method helps people notice automatic thoughts and test them with new behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment patterns in relationships and practicing new ways of relating to others; this helps with feeling stuck in codependent behaviors and communication problems.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. Farrah will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the approach as needed rather than committing to one path at the start.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, since they remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow practicing communication skills in familiar settings and using tools like screen sharing for worksheets or written exercises. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and exercises to the constraints of each person's day, helping therapy feel more workable alongside other responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Sessions focus on concrete tools and communication practice.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and stress-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist PSY30773, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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