Therapy Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Trauma-Informed Care | Strength-Based Approach

Dr. Sepida Sazgar, licensed California psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma

I utilize an integrative approach that draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational, and trauma-informed techniques to improve clients' mood, reduce their distress, and promote their overall wellbeing. Below are the primary areas in which I work, with dedicated pages for the topics I focus on most.

Areas of Focus

Anxiety and Trauma

Treatment for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder, as well as traumatic experiences, using cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed approaches for managing both current symptoms and the patterns that maintain them.

Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Evidence-based therapy for mood disorders across the spectrum, from situational depression to major depressive disorder and bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. Care is coordinated with prescribing psychiatrists when medication is part of treatment.

Stress and Life Transitions

Support for significant life transitions, including divorce, medical illnesses, relational and familial conflict, caregiving, and other overwhelming challenges.

Grief and Loss

Support through bereavement, divorce, estrangement, miscarriage, loss of health, and major life transitions. Space to grieve fully and to work through what feels stuck, including complicated grief that has remained intense long after the loss.

Loss of a Pet

Compassionate therapy for adults grieving the death of a companion animal, including support around end-of-life decisions, guilt, sadness, and the disenfranchised nature of pet grief.

Additional Areas of Focus

Beyond the specialties above, I also work with clients on:

Get Started

Finding the right therapist matters. A brief phone consultation can help you decide whether this feels like a good fit. You can also read more about my background and training or review my fees and policies.

Phone: 747-200-5367
Email: contact@drsepidasazgar.net

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