Jessica Askari
MS, LMFT · Licensed Therapist
Individuals, couples, families, and teens. English, Farsi, and ASL.
View profileOnline individual therapy in California
Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you're feeling, and build the insight and coping skills to move forward. Sessions are confidential, collaborative, and paced by you.
What brings people to individual therapy
- Anxiety, worry, or feeling constantly on edge.
- Depression, low mood, or feeling stuck.
- Trauma and its lingering effects, including sexual abuse trauma.
- Women's issues, including pregnancy trauma and postpartum anxiety and depression.
- Parenting challenges and the changes that come with becoming a parent.
- Life transitions, change, and big decisions.
- Self-esteem, self-identity, and body image.
- Attachment and relationship patterns, including fear of abandonment.
- Support for survivors of abuse.
- Immigrant and multicultural experiences, including navigating two cultures.
A warm, collaborative approach
Jessica's work is relational and trauma-informed. She takes an active role as your partner, not only a safe space to be heard, and you're seen as the expert on your own life. Together you'll build a treatment plan around your goals, drawing from approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, positive psychology, and self-acceptance work. The aim is insight, practical coping skills, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Sessions can be held in English, Farsi, or American Sign Language.
What to expect
Start with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to talk about what you're looking for and whether we're a good fit. Sessions are held by video from a private space of your choice in California. Evening appointments are available.
Meet your therapists
Ask about availability and fit when you reach out. Jessica leads the practice, and associate therapist Bahar sees clients under the supervision of Jessica Askari, MS, LMFT #120514.
Bahar Shaker
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Psychodynamic, Freudian-based care. Supervised by Jessica Askari, MS, LMFT #120514.
View profileCommon questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
If something is weighing on you, or you'd like support making a change, therapy can help. A complimentary phone consultation is a no-pressure way to talk it through.
Do you work with trauma?
Yes. Jessica's care is trauma-informed, and she has additional training in sexual abuse trauma. During your consultation, we'll talk about what you're looking for and make sure we're the right fit.
Can I do therapy in Farsi?
Yes. Jessica offers individual sessions in Farsi as well as English and American Sign Language.
How much does individual therapy cost?
With insurance, you pay your plan's copay. Without it, sessions are $150 to $250, with sliding scale spots available. Jessica is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Evernorth, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare, as is Bahar, who is supervised by Jessica Askari, MS, LMFT #120514.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to talk about what you're looking for and see if we're a good fit. Evening appointments are available.
Request a ConsultationOr call (424) 235-8905