Sharareh Ghedari, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Sharareh

Sharareh Ghedari is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 28 years of professional experience working with families and people facing stress and anxiety. She focuses on practical steps parents and caregivers can take when relationships feel strained or life changes become overwhelming. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood from the first visit.

She adapts sessions to each person’s situation. That might mean talking through relationship patterns, building coping skills for anxiety, or coaching around transitions such as new parenthood or immigration-related challenges.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward tools and clear goals so progress is easier to notice. Sharareh draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

Internal Family Systems helps map out inner conflicts when emotions feel confusing. Conversations are guided by sensitivity to multicultural and immigration concerns, and she offers services in English and Persian. Her work includes attention to postpartum depression and issues affecting young adults, always adapted to what the client needs most.

Sessions can be scheduled in formats that fit busy family life, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches for online family support

Sharareh uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and actions that increase stress or anxiety. CBT focuses on practical skills that can reduce worry and improve daily routines.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a gentle way to uncover personal reasons to make changes. This method helps people move from thinking about change to taking concrete steps when motivation feels low.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods over time. That collaborative decision-making helps keep sessions focused and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit family schedules and busy lives. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during transitions like postpartum adjustment or relocation. The variety of formats supports regular contact, follow-up between sessions, and flexible scheduling for people balancing parenting and work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Treats the mind as having distinct parts, each with its own worry or role, and works towards them being less at war with each other. Conversational, so it carries over to online sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflicts, and coping with life changes. Additional attention is given to immigration issues, multicultural concerns, postpartum depression, and young adult issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses clear, practical approaches and focuses on small, doable steps. Conversations aim to be respectful and sensitive to each person’s background.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 28 years of professional experience as a clinician working in California settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions and supports families.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 42028, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats can I meet with her?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 28 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Persian

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