Sheida Kalantari, LMFT

Sheida Kalantari is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who speaks English and Persian. Sheida helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and relationship concerns. She approaches care with warmth and practical guidance to help people feel steadier day to day.

Sheida draws on client-centered work to build trust and listen closely to each person's story. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach tools for managing intense emotions and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are added when useful to improve focus and motivation.

Her background includes four years of clinical practice in county-contracted settings and work on a county crisis assessment team. That experience shaped her comfort with both ongoing concerns and urgent situations. Sheida adapts plans to each person rather than following a single formula.

In sessions she prioritizes practical strategies and clear steps. That can mean practicing emotion regulation skills, trying cognitive reframes, or mapping communication habits that fuel relationship stress. Sheida pays attention to culture and identity when they affect how people cope and relate.

People who connect with her often want straightforward tools and steady support during life transitions. Sheida emphasizes collaboration: she and the client set goals and try approaches together. The aim is manageable change that fits into everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Sheida often uses client-centered methods that begin by listening to a person's goals and concerns, then shaping sessions around what matters most to them. This approach helps when people want a collaborative, paced experience rather than a rigid plan.

She also brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools into online sessions to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship stress through concrete exercises and homework between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are another part of her practice for people who need emotion regulation and distress-tolerance strategies. These skills are practical and can be practiced during or between sessions to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve interactions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sheida will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them keep momentum between appointments while practicing skills in everyday situations.