California

I want you to feel all of the yummy goodness about sex and then bring that energy to all aspects of your life.

If you are struggling with sexual hurdles, I can help you to overcome them. I could not help others do this work if I had not worked through my own personal sexual challenges: I faced my demons from sexual abuse, shame, and guilt and transformed myself through that process. I am here to empower others to do the same.

My goal is not to fix you. Your journey is sacred; my intent is to honor you and your growth, to empower you and allow you to work through your blocks to become the most comfortable, fulfilled, radiant human being you can be. Are you ready for a helping hand on the path of sexual liberation?

I welcome individuals, couples, and multiple partners in non-monogamous situations who want to better navigate major transitions in their lives, relationships, gender and sexuality journeys, careers, and academic pursuits. We will get you “unstuck" by improving your coping and problem-solving skills, increasing your self-awareness, and broadening your perspective about your circumstances and available solutions. Let's nerd out together to find a creative and practical action plan that fits your unique life!

Therapy is an incredibly powerful and meaningful process that changes lives and creates huge transformations. It is always a privilege to be present in a person's and couple's journey of understanding, healing, and growth. Although I work with a large variety of individuals and couples, one of my areas of expertise is working with health and sexual traumas. My therapeutic approach focuses on getting to know my patients with compassion, curiosity, and tolerance to be able to see everyone as whole human beings with all of their strengths, beauty, pain, shame, and grief.I am a CA Board of Psychology licensed Clinical Health Psychologist, PSY25919. I have special education, training and experience in working with traumas such as chronic illness, attachment issues, abuse, sexual abuse and assault, combat trauma, and relational trauma.

Drawing from my 35+ year career as a professor of anthropology professor specializing in sexuality, gender, marriage and partnering patterns, I am offering my knowledge and deep analysis with singles, couples and multiple-partner configurations. I am especially skilled at working with culturally diverse populations and issues including Polygamy, Arranged Marriage vs. Love Marriage, Culturally Imposed Virginity, Polyamory, Swinging, Cheating, Sexual Assault Accusations, Cybersex/Sexting, BDSM/Kink practices and LBGTQ identities. My sessions offer a unique perspective drawing from years of research and teaching that can include reflection on history, culture, biology, psychology, ritual and spirituality. I may be one of the least judgmental and most insightful professionals you will ever meet! My goal is to enable you to understand the social, cultural and family structures that have led you to seek help. Once we establish the ways the world around you has inhibited the core expression of all you can be and how you might love, we will work to reposition harmful and limiting paradigms. Working with me can be a deep adventure in discovering “what else is possible.”

I have extensive experience in providing culturally competent and sensitive treatment. I work very well with individuals experiencing symptoms related to loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life-transitions, addiction and the LGBTQ and BDSM community. I was very fortunate to receive my clinical training at a variety of settings which provided me the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life. I treat individuals and couples from many different backgrounds (ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, gender, nontraditional lifestyles, etc.) I also teach social and cultural diversity courses at local graduate programs. I received my Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Individual, Couples and Family, at California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles (Accredited by American Psychological Association). I completed my postdoctoral training at the Saturday Center for Psychotherapy. I'm licensed by the California Board of Psychology (PSY23715). For a complete list of my training, please visit my website at www.drniazkhani.com. I conceptualize my work from an Inter-Subjective, Psychodynamic and Attachment theoretical framework. I have found that exploring our interpersonal relationships, including the relationship between therapist and client, in the present moment, is highly effective in overcoming many of the conflicts people encounter in their lives. I will collaborate with you to determine the focus of treatment and use the approach that will suit you the most. I will work closely with you to help you learn about all of the different layers of your identity and help you accept yourself and feel more integrated in your daily life and intimate relationships. For example, we may work on increasing your self-acceptance related to your atypical erotic or gender orientation to help you embrace a more intimate relationship with another and to live a fuller and more peaceful life. We will work together to help you break old patterns and heal the wounds that you have been carrying for some time. Our sessions will typically be once per week and if necessary, we will periodically reassess your need to increase or reduce the frequency of meetings. Contact If are interested in meeting for a consultation, please contact me at my office at (323) 744-0608 Or, you can send an email to [email protected]. My office is located at 3201 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 320 in Santa Monica (west of Centinela, next across from Bristol Farms)

I am a psychologist specializing in polyamory and LGBTQIA identity, relationships, etc. as well as general psychological difficulties (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, life transitions). I work with individuals, partners, and groups. I use an eclectic approach that helps you understand and integrate your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and behaviors to help you become your most authentic self. I am very aware of the role being a minority, whether sexual, racial/ethnic, etc. has on mental health concerns and focus on self acceptance and empowerment as a healing force.

Gender queer clinician (pronouns are they/them/their) focusing on various populations including: LGBTQ, Latinx, geek, furry, plural, video gamer and more. My specialties include: depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders (plural positive approach), trauma, life transitions, individual, couples, family. teens. Modalities I practice are: cognitive behavioral therapy, transpersonal psychology, multicultural psychology, feminist psychology, psychodynamic therapy. I also present on video game culture, LGBTQ population, Latinx, geek culture and various other topics. También puedo proveer terapia en español, ya que soy inmigrante de Puerto Rico y es mi idioma natal.

I am a California Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and have been providing gender affirming mental health services since 2005.

I work with clients who are going through a transition, want to change an aspect of their life, and who are looking for perspective through a difficult situation.

I have experience working with those who are exploring polyamory for the first time and those struggling to accept their own sexuality/sexual expression. These can be tricky things to navigate especially if you are also struggling with anxiety, depression, or other symptoms/diagnosis.

Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and Counseling