Dr. Sahar Motakef, PsyD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Sahar Motakef

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Getting to know Dr. Sahar Motakef

Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who works with individuals and couples. I specialize in evidence-based therapy for mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, phobias, perinatal mood disorders, and PTSD. My training in medical settings has informed my experience in behavioral health and health psychology, such as adapting lifestyle changes benefiting physical and mental health and working with clients to extinguish unhelpful habits, including in treating sleep disorders. I provide therapy for individuals with ADHD, focusing on improving time-management and organizational habits, as well as overcoming procrastination and avoidant styles that impact functioning and contribute to anxiety and low self-esteem. My work also addresses issues unique to identity development, acculturation, spirituality, life stages, and family-of-origin and romantic relationships. My expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance-based therapy (ACT) is founded in a positive, strengths-based approach that fosters self-compassion and personal accountability. This helps clients recognize their innate value and true potential while facilitating personal empowerment. I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s from the University of California, Irvine. I completed a fellowship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles. I also hold a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and am a member of Postpartum Support International, the American Psychological Association, and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Throughout my career, I have emphasized culturally diverse training, competent care for LGBTQ community members, feminist perspectives, and social advocacy.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Dr. Sahar Motakef, CBT, Inc.

Education and training

Pepperdine University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, Fellowship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Loma Linda University Medical Center (Internship)

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

NPI number

1871228999

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What practice does Dr. Sahar Motakef work with?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sahar Motakef?

Dr. Sahar Motakef frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sahar Motakef on their profile.