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Family therapy online throughout California

Come back to the same side of the table.

Family counseling for parents and teens, adult children and their parents, and blended families, with a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has spent years working with families and adolescents.

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  • Free consultation
  • Licensed LMFT #102792
  • Adjunct professor of psychology
  • Online across California
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Common reasons families reach out

  • Conflict between parents and teens
  • Communication that keeps breaking down
  • Blended families and stepparenting
  • Adult children and aging parents
  • Big transitions: moves, divorce, loss
  • School stress and behavior concerns
  • Parenting disagreements
  • Cultural and generational differences

What family therapy is

Family therapy looks at the relationships between people, not just one person's struggles. Instead of asking who is to blame, it asks what pattern the family is caught in and how everyone can help change it.

Ramin is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Family systems work is at the core of his training, and he has worked with adolescents and their families for many years.

What we work on

Skills for the whole family

Listening that lands

Each person feels heard before anyone tries to solve anything.

Fair rules and roles

Clear expectations everyone helped create.

Calmer conflict

Ways to pause, cool down, and come back to the conversation.

Repair and trust

Small, consistent steps that rebuild closeness.

Parents and teens

Adolescence is hard on everyone. Teens want independence; parents want them safe. Therapy gives both sides a place to be heard, set fair expectations, and rebuild trust.

Some sessions may include the whole family, and some may be with parents or the teen alone, depending on what helps most.

Adult families and blended families

Family tension does not end at 18. Adult siblings, adult children and parents, and stepfamilies often carry old patterns into new situations. Therapy helps everyone talk about what matters without reopening every old wound.

Going through a separation? See divorce and co-parenting counseling.

What to expect

Starting family therapy

  1. One person reaches out

    Any adult in the family can text, call, or message.

  2. Free consultation

    Talk about what is happening and who should be part of sessions.

  3. Sessions that fit

    Online sessions with the whole family, parents, or individuals.

Book your free consultation

FAQ

Questions, answered

Still wondering about something? Ask during your free consultation.

Does the whole family need to attend?

Not always. Some sessions include everyone, and others include only parents or one family member. Ramin helps decide what will help most.

Do you see teenagers?

Ramin has many years of experience with adolescents and families. Ask during the consultation about sessions that include your teen.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

For many concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues, research has found video therapy to be comparable to in-person sessions. Many clients also find it easier to stay consistent when there is no commute.

Do you take insurance?

Sessions are private pay (out of network). During your free consultation you can ask about using out-of-network benefits with your insurance plan.

How much does therapy cost?

Individual sessions are $250 and couples sessions are $500. The first consultation is free. Sessions are private pay, and Ramin is an out-of-network provider.

Who can you see?

Because Ramin is licensed in California, he can see clients who are located in California at the time of the session, anywhere in the state, from San Diego to the Bay Area.

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Free consultation

Help your family feel like a team again.

A free consultation to talk about what your family is going through and how therapy could help.

  • Licensed LMFT #102792
  • Adjunct professor of psychology
  • Online across California