- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Communication
About Kiumars
Kiumars Vafai is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, struggles with self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, and major life changes. He also helps people who are dealing with isolation, guilt and shame, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Kiumars focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches. Sessions look at how habits, thoughts, and behaviors keep problems going. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating to themselves and others. Conversations aim to be straightforward and useful rather than abstract.
In early meetings he will listen to what feels most urgent and set simple goals you can check week to week. That can include improving how you speak up, reducing behaviors that cause regret, or finding clearer priorities after a big change. Progress often comes from small, repeatable steps rather than sudden insight.
Kiumars pays attention to cultural context and to how shame or guilt shape choices. He treats self-forgiveness and rebuilding trust with others as practical skills to practice. Many people find clearer decisions come from learning new communication habits and rebuilding self-respect.
He works in English and sees clients located in California. To begin, visitors use the site’s matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many of his sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thought and behavior change. Cognitive-style approaches look at how negative thinking patterns contribute to low mood and shame, and teach strategies to test and revise those thoughts. Behavioral techniques focus on changing routines and small habits that sustain depression, addiction, or avoidance, helping people build reliable daily patterns that support better mood.He also uses interpersonal and communication-focused work to help people improve how they express needs and repair conflicts. These methods emphasize practical skills you can try between sessions, like structured conversations or role practice. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins from wherever you are located in California. They can also make focused, skills-based work easier to practice in real life, for example using shorter check-ins or scheduling a session during a work break.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses loneliness, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and introduce practical alternatives. Sessions focus on small steps you can practice between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist. His work centers on helping people build self-love and better communication.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a California LMFT and works with people located in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located in California.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.