Anahita Shahbazi, LMFT
Anxiety, OCD, Trauma and Grief Specialist
California
Accepting New Clients

Anahita Shahbazi is a calm, grounded therapist who specializes in helping adults navigate Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, trauma, and grief. She works with clients who feel trapped by intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by fear, or carrying deep emotional loss—often all at once—and are looking for structured, compassionate, evidence-based support.

Many clients come to Anahita feeling exhausted by anxiety or OCD that won’t let go. They may experience intrusive thoughts, panic, mental reviewing, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors meant to find certainty or relief. Others come carrying unresolved trauma or grief that continues to surface through anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. Anahita helps clients understand these patterns and gently guides them toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Anahita is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches. She uses these evidence-based therapies to help clients face feared thoughts and situations, process traumatic experiences, and build a more flexible, values-driven relationship with their internal world.

Her therapeutic style is steady, thoughtful, and deeply respectful. Anahita moves at a pace that challenges clients without overwhelming them, explaining the “why” behind each step so the work feels collaborative rather than confusing. Clients often describe feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded in her presence—able to breathe again while still doing meaningful therapeutic work.

Anahita brings particular sensitivity to clients navigating grief alongside anxiety or OCD, understanding how loss can intensify intrusive thoughts, fear, and emotional pain. She creates space for grief to be honored without allowing it to dictate the future, helping clients reconnect with life while still holding what matters most.

At the heart of Anahita’s work is a genuine therapeutic relationship built on safety, trust, and authenticity. She deeply respects the courage it takes to seek help and believes healing happens best when clients feel understood—not rushed, pressured, or judged.

If you’re looking for a therapist who combines clinical expertise, calm presence, and structured, evidence-based care, Anahita would be honored to support you. She offers a free 15-minute online consultation to help you determine whether working together feels like the right fit.

Rates

• Individual Diagnostic Assessment: 50min $200

• ​Individual Therapy Session (50 minutes): $200

• Individual Therapy Session (30 minutes): $100

Insurance:
Anahita is not currently in-network with insurance plans but can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.