Dr. Pooneh Asgari, Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Pooneh Asgari, Clinical Psychologist

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Professions: Psychologist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Clinical Psychologist
Telephone: 820-500-4130
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Beacon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Health Care
Session Fees: $175 per session.
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

Lake Forest, CA, California 92630

What's My Approach to Therapy?

If you’re reading this, you might feel like your past is weighing too heavily on your present, or perhaps you’re feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, and relationship stress that you just can’t seem to break. I know how exhausting it is to feel like you're constantly "managing" your emotions rather than actually living your life.

I’m here to help you move from simply surviving to moving forward with genuine independence. My style is warm but direct; I provide a supportive space where we don’t just bypass the difficult stuff—we lean into it. By using proven strategies like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and prolonged exposure, I’ll help you make room for tough emotions so they no longer run the show.

Our work is a true partnership. We will identify what actually matters to you, and set clear goals to get you there. My role is to gently challenge you to grow while ensuring you feel grounded and understood every step of the way. You don’t have to carry the weight of "figuring it out" alone anymore—we’ll navigate the path to a more fulfilling life together, at a pace that feels right for you.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi

Groups I Work With

    The "Waiters": Individuals who feel they must wait for the "perfect moment," or for fear to disappear, before they can start living. I help you move past the paralysis of "someday," and start acting now.

    Trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) survivors: Adults ready to process the past using proven methods so they can reclaim their present, and feel grounded again.

    Individuals in relationship conflict: Those feeling stuck in repetitive patterns or communication breakdowns, who want to build healthier, more secure connections.

    Action-oriented seekers: Clients looking for a warm, but direct, partner to help them transition from feeling "stuck" to living independently, and with purpose.

Industries & Communities Served

  • Military/Law Enforcement

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Anxiety
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods


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