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Negar Khaefi, LMFT, LPCC

Negar Khaefi, LMFT, LPCC

LOS ANGELES, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: Farsi

Telephone: 559-234-6055

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My Approach to Therapy

I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders such as OCD and PTSD. My typical clients experience intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, trauma flashbacks, Derealization, Depersonalization, phobias, fear of going insane, fear of embarrassment or rejection, Claustrophobia, checking compulsions, and constant daily anxiety about work, love life, and transitions. I have extensive experience treating all forms of OCD including POCD, ROCD, and Somatic OCD. I use a unique approach to Exposure and Response Prevention which utilizes somatic techniques, mindfulness, parts work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have been using EMDR in trauma work for over 15 years. I'm also partial to parts work, and somatic experiencing for traumatic stress. Please contact me for a phone consultation or send me an email about yourself to begin a conversation about how I can help you heal and move forward in your life.

My Practice & Services

My practice is sex-positive and celebrates all cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexes, and sexual orientations. I am a member of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom as a kink-knowledgeable therapist. I offer special insight into Middle Eastern Iranian American culture and speak Farsi.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

My own struggle with Panic Disorder, and OCD has deeply enriched my practice. Knowing these issues on a personal level helps me to accurately diagnose and treat them much more quickly and effectively. I enjoy connecting and collaborating with my clients from a place of deep empathy for these issues. I have undergone my own treatment for trauma and OCD.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I work with adults who have withstood traumas such as rape, neglect, domestic violence, or childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and who also experience anxiety symptoms such as panic attacks, avoidance, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and OCD.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAgoraphobiaAnxietyDual DiagnosisEmotional AbuseFearLGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) IssuesObsessions and Compulsions (OCD)

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryLGBTQ+Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

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