Shirley Issakhan (she/her)

LMFT 149626
Accepting Clients

I help individuals and couples find hope and connection as they navigate relationship issues, family building, and the fertility journey.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship, overwhelmed by the fertility journey, or uncertain about family building? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or the weight of postpartum emotions, even when you try to hold it all together? We can work together to help you feel more grounded and supported. Together, we can explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of well-being.

My Background and Approach

The tools and strategies I offer come from years of working with people facing anxiety, depression, fertility and relationship struggles, postpartum challenges, and trauma recovery. My goal is for you to leave therapy with practical techniques you can use anytime to feel grounded and supported. My training in fertility counseling, postpartum mental health, trauma recovery, and eating disorder treatment allows me to provide compassionate, informed care tailored to your unique needs. A collaborative approach allows us to address what’s weighing on you now and work toward the relief and balance you deserve.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy is a space for healing, growth, and reconnection—with yourself and with others. I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments, especially around identity, family building, and relationships. I value inclusivity and strive to create a safe, affirming space for people of all backgrounds. It’s a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Infertility Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Farsi
  • Rate: $195 - 250/session

Reach out to Shirley