Deep in the Sea AreTreasures Beyond Compare, But If You Seek Safety, Stay Upon the Shore

— Saadi of Shiraz

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Welcome!

Thank you for considering me as a partner in your healing and growth; I’m Nioosha Tavallaei, a California-licensed LMFT specializing in IFS.

I invite you to explore the website to learn about my approach and reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation.

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re not sure what you need yet, only that something feels heavy or stuck.

Maybe you:

  • Feel anxious but can’t explain why

  • Look high-functioning but feel overwhelmed inside

  • Notice the same patterns repeating in relationships

  • Have done therapy before, but something still feels unfinished

You don’t have to arrive with clarity. We begin wherever you are.

I experience life deeply, and I’ve learned to care for emotional intensity rather than fight it. I’ve had my own complex relationship with anxiety, and I’ve lived across cultures and languages, which shapes how I see identity and belonging.

Who I am

  • Less emotional reactivity

  • A softer inner critic

  • More clarity in relationships

  • Stronger boundaries without overwhelming guilt

  • A greater sense of calm

  • More access to creativity and choice

  • A quiet, steady feeling of “I’m okay.”

What You Can Expect Over Time

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