Samira Shamlou

Samira Shamlou
Profession(s): Psychotherapy
License Status:  I'm a registered professional.
License Type:  MFTI
License Number:  60251

My Approach to Helping

The strains of life can take their toll on most individuals and families. When times get harsh and the pressures of life bear down,psychotherapy can help.
Many people live their lives in a state of quiet desperation, but this is not always necessary.
When we feel supported and fully understood by a trustworthy, reliable source, we have the capacity to grow and do the best in our lives.
Happiness only occurs when we find our real potentials, accept who we are, and feel appreciation for ourselves in our inner world. As a witness in my client's journey, I assist my clients in exploring these potentials.

I work with children, families, and parents, especially those who are having difficulties with their children. I also work with new parents who are struggling to adjust to their new roles and lifestyle; I can help couples keep their marriage relationship fresh. I enjoy working with those who are about to make their own families; I help them gain optimal experiences in their new family.

More Info About My Practice

I am fluent in Persian and English.
I offer sliding scale fee for qualified families and individuals.
I offer free 15 minutes phone consultation.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Consultation
 

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
  • Farsi
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Person Centered / Rogerian
  • Play Therapy
  • Sand Tray / Sand Play Therapy
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
18023 Sky park Circle suite G
Irvine, CA 92614 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression & Violence
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Career Choice
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family Problems
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Obsessions & Compulsions (OCD)
  • Oppositional & Defiant Behavior in Children & Teens
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Pregnancy & Birthing
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry