What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Farbod is an intuitive listener and meets me where I am on a given day. The goal is always to help me recognize where I am in a situation, how my experiences shape my perspective and how to use my learned skills in a positive way. Respecting the past but moving forward with a better understanding and mindset.”
More than 1 year ago
“Farbod is intuitive and goal-oriented which will help me to realize the unconscious patterns that have jeopardized my mental health for many years and track my progress toward better mental wellbeing.”
More than 1 year ago
About Farbod Khalafi
Focus areas
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Social Anxiety
Worry
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Farbod Khalafi
My name is Dr. Farbod Khalafi (He/him/his), and thank you for taking an important first step on your mental health journey. Finding a good fit for a therapist can be daunting at times, but don't give up! I approach therapy with a focus not only on helping you learn skills to cope with your mental health challenges but also on helping you learn more about yourself.
I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My approach tends to gravitate towards Schema therapy, CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic methods, depending on your treatment goals. I like to adjust based on what you present in session since I strongly believe therapy is a dynamic and ever-flowing process. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress.
I think of treatment goals not only as markers signaling the conclusion of our work together but also as a way to honor the progress you make along the way. Some goals are hard to put into words, but I'm here to help you every step of the way to bring to life what you want to work on in therapy.
In terms of communication, I make my best effort to model assertive communication, though even I can drop the ball sometimes. When I notice errors, I acknowledge them and encourage clients to bring any concerns into session. I generally interact with a mostly casual demeanor (while being serious where it counts!), and I believe a bit of silliness can help along the way. My listening style is non-assuming and active-I avoid making assumptions about what people mean and strive to clarify and let you inform me.
Beyond the completion of our treatment goals, I see success in therapy when I am no longer needed and you find the parts of your life you missed or want to gain. Progress can look different depending on your goals, but always remember you're likely doing better than you think with respect to your progress.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1922546829
Patient reviews
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Farbod is an intuitive listener and meets me where I am on a given day. The goal is always to help me recognize where I am in a situation, how my experiences shape my perspective and how to use my learned skills in a positive way. Respecting the past but moving forward with a better understanding and mindset.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Farbod is intuitive and goal-oriented which will help me to realize the unconscious patterns that have jeopardized my mental health for many years and track my progress toward better mental wellbeing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Farbod Khalafi accepting new patients?
Farbod Khalafi generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Farbod Khalafi's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Farbod Khalafi work with?
Farbod Khalafi works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Farbod Khalafi?
Farbod Khalafi frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Farbod Khalafi on their profile.
What languages does Farbod Khalafi speak?
Farbod Khalafi speaks English.