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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Sanaz
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 20 years of clinical experience, Sanaz Motamedi focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She works directly with adults to address emotional struggles and everyday problems. Sessions are conducted in English and follow a practical, problem-focused style.
Sanaz frames work around clear, respectful conversation. She listens to what a person is facing, then helps outline concrete next steps. Expect straightforward talk about symptoms, patterns, and small experiments to test new ways of coping. She places emphasis on communication skills, dealing with guilt and shame, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.
Her background includes two decades of clinical practice in California as an LMFT. That experience has involved supporting people through life transitions and processing traumatic events. Sanaz aims to break issues into manageable pieces so progress is measurable and steady.
In sessions she often addresses isolation and social anxiety by practicing actionable social steps and communication strategies. When relationships are strained she focuses on clarifying needs and improving how people ask for support. Work on self-love, forgiveness, and life purpose is practical and paced to each person’s readiness.
Sanaz asks people to be active partners in treatment. She helps set goals, tracks small changes, and adjusts the plan as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss priorities and next steps.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques are explained in simple terms so clients can use them between sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teach practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. That style is helpful for anxiety, depression, and social fears because it produces clear steps people can try between appointments.Trauma-informed methods focus on stabilizing emotions and building tolerable ways to process difficult memories. This approach involves pacing, grounding strategies, and skills to reduce distress when remembering painful events. It suits people recovering from abuse or other traumatic experiences who need careful, structured support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily routine. Sessions begin by clarifying priorities and then testing techniques to see what helps most, with adjustments over time.
The biography did not list session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also adapt exercises so people practice skills between sessions and measure progress in real life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a conversational style. The work emphasizes clear goals, communication skills, and small behavioral steps to reduce symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a therapist. That practice has included supporting people through transitions and recovery from trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Sessions are offered from her California practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The initial session is used to set priorities and plan next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.