Anahita Kashefi
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California•Colorado•Utah
Anxiety-Artists' mental health-Relationships-Sex therapy & sexual health-Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy- Trauma-
Anahita Kashefi
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Professional statement
Anahita (Ana) Kashefi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Couples and Sex Therapist, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist in the Bay Area. She hold licenses in California, Utah, and Colorado allowing her to see clients across these states.
Ana specializes in ketamine and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and issues unique to the creative field. Her approach is relational, attachment-based and in-depth, characterized by warmth, compassion and collaboration.
She helps individuals gather a deeper understanding of their thoughts and patterns, improve self-worth, and live a life with purpose, meaning, and connection. As a relationship specialist, she works with both individuals and couples to address relationship challenges, communicate effectively and empathically, uncover and work through relational patterns to heal old wounds and make healthier and more fulfilling choices.
Ana also comes from a strong creative background that gives her a unique understanding of the industry & those in creative fields. She frequently works with performers, artists, and writers coping with issues unique to the creative fields – such as creative blocks, performance anxiety and perfectionism getting in the way of reaching their full potential.
Ana brings warmth, compassion, and insight, where clients can explore their feelings in a nonjudgmental and safe space. She draws from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory and CBT modalities within a creative framework to help clients set realistic goals and work toward change. Ana is also a skilled clinician in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or trauma and interested in an alternate healing modality.
Previous to her psychotherapy background, Ana also worked with one of the nation’s leading dating coaches and matchmakers and brings this perspective into her work in helping individuals navigate the modern dating world.
Work and Education
Rising Mind Therapy (Private Practice), Owner, Therapist
Beverly Hills Therapy Group (Private Practice), Therapist
Bel Air Treatment, Therapist
NESS Counseling Center, Therapist
Ketamine Training Center, Advanced Ketamine Training, 2022
Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Essential of CBT Certificate, 2020
UCLA, American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists, Certification in Couples and Sex Therapy (2 year program), 2019
California State University, Northridge, Masters of Science in Counseling, 2017
Licensure
California: 118225 - Utah: 12476826-3902 - Colorado: 0002193Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Sex therapy & sexual health - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy - (KAP) is a deep therapeutic process that utilizes medication in conjunction with psychotherapy. This approach takes advantage of ketamine’s ability to promote deeper states of self-awareness, while the therapeutic integration can create optimal and sustained healing. After your initial evaluation with a physician for the medication, I will assist with the therapeutic process and integration.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Anahita Kashefi is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
- Initial session:$250 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$275 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Anahita was very sweet and personable. I felt like she really listened and cared for me."
- Zencare client • September 2020"Anahita is a compassionate care provider, her sincerity is obvious and it is clear that she is in it to heal people which is always a good sign that she will go the extra mile to serve those she works with."
- Zencare client • June 2022"Anahita was compassionate and apparently genuinely concerned with my situation, in my opinion that is everything because that means she will go the distance to help her clients. She was focused and knowledgeable, I recommend her for her practice of many different healing modalities."
- Zencare client • June 2022