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Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny, PsyD

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny, PsyD

Marriage and Family Therapist
17744 Sky Park Cir, 285, Irvine, CA
I am here to help you connect with your authentic self. If you are ready to explore and create change, I am here to hold your hand and delve deep together. I am a trauma-trained, compassionate therapist with over 12 years of experience. My specialty is Sex Therapy, along with other areas such as couple conflict, grief, infidelity, and communication discrepancies. You are the captain, and I am here to hold the map, ensuring we arrive at your destination. We all go through phases of feeling lost in life, and as your therapist, I will shed light on the right path for you. I hold a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, as well as a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach.

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About Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Sex Therapy
Couples Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stress
EMDR Therapy
Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny

I am here to help you connect with your authentic self. If you are ready to explore and create change, I am here to hold your hand and delve deep together. I am a trauma-trained, compassionate therapist with over 12 years of experience. My specialty is Sex Therapy, along with other areas such as couple conflict, grief, infidelity, and communication discrepancies. You are the captain, and I am here to hold the map, ensuring we arrive at your destination. We all go through phases of feeling lost in life, and as your therapist, I will shed light on the right path for you. I hold a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, as well as a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach.

What should a new client know about working with you?

If you enjoy working with a direct and transparent therapist, who is extremely passionate about what she does, you will enjoy working with me. I try to create a balance between being gentle and being blunt, but for the most part I am not a big fan of beating around the bush. I value your time and my time, and enjoy productivity.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $220 for 50 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Depression
Divorce Counseling
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Jungian Psychotherapy
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Jungian Psychotherapy

Office locations

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Well Minded Therapy (1 of 2)
17744 Sky Park Cir, 285, Irvine, CA 92614
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Well Minded Therapy (2 of 2)
26431 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Alliant International University, PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Alliant International University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • California State University, Long Beach (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1649651548

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny?

Generally, Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Shahabaldiny's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny accepting new patients?

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Shahabaldiny's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Where is Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny's office located?

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny has 3 office locations, including in Irvine and Mission Viejo, view full addresses on Dr. Shahabaldiny's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny?

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny speak?

Dr. Arefeh Shahabaldiny speaks English.

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