Helma Jafari, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Helma Jafari

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Gestalt

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Getting to know Helma Jafari

Hi, I’m Helma. I’m a trauma-informed therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals understand themselves on a more meaningful level and move toward lasting emotional healing. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences, including trauma and attachment wounds. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy and Compassionate Inquiry, which means we go beyond symptom relief and gently explore the deeper patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your current life. I believe that many of our struggles are not random, but are often connected to unmet needs, past relationships, and protective patterns that once helped us cope. Together, we bring awareness to these patterns with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment. I also integrate client-centered and Gestalt approaches, creating a space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly seen. I value authenticity and collaboration in therapy, and I meet you where you are. At times, I may incorporate practical tools, such as mindfulness or cognitive strategies, but my primary focus is helping you reconnect with your inner experience and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I am especially attuned to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating identity, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. My goal is to support you in gaining insight, feeling more grounded, and creating a life that feels more aligned, connected, and fulfilling.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1740023431

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What practice does Helma Jafari work with?

Helma Jafari works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Helma Jafari?

Helma Jafari frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Helma Jafari on their profile.