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Sonja Taghavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Let's Connect (949) 749-2948
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Making the decision to begin therapy can be a difficult choice…life is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we just need a little extra support. That’s where I come in, my name is Sonja and I’m here to help you through the journey of life. I believe in taking a client-centered approach to therapy and helping each individual client with their personal needs and goals. I take great pride in providing an environment which creates a safe and trusting experience for my clients. I also believe in creating a healthy therapeutic relationship together which empowers my clients and helps them live an overall healthy and happier life.
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I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. My early training included working with at risk youth and their families through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. I have also worked at a local psychiatric hospital with individuals struggling with more severe mental health issues
My clinical experience includes working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, high stress, family and relationship problems, trauma, bipolar disorder, and considerably more. I would be honored to go through this journey with you, please feel free to reach out, I would love to connect and set up an appointment.
Call or Email Sonja Taghavi now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 749-2948
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Sonja Taghavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 139014 Sonja Taghavi
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA-clinical psychology, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 749-2948Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 749-2948
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Sonja Taghavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT