Farinaz Khalilifard, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Farinaz is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Farinaz is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Farsi
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Farinaz
- 1 year's experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health, ready to assist you with issues related to addiction, trauma, family issues, stress, grief, loss, PTSD, women's issues, and relationship challenges. I approach treatment through a humanistic, client-centered lens. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Through treatment, we will work together on developing mutual goals that can be addressed during and outside of our sessions.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Farinaz Khalilifard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760673073.
- LMFT · California · 51334 · Renews March 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Farinaz Khalilifard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Farinaz Khalilifard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Farinaz Khalilifard speak?
Farinaz Khalilifard speaks Farsi.
How many years of experience does Farinaz Khalilifard have?
Farinaz Khalilifard has 1 year of experience.
Where is Farinaz Khalilifard licensed to practice?
Farinaz Khalilifard is licensed to practice in California.
Does Farinaz Khalilifard accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Farinaz Khalilifard does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Farinaz Khalilifard offer?
Farinaz Khalilifard offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How can I communicate with Farinaz Khalilifard?
Farinaz Khalilifard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Farinaz Khalilifard?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.