Sima Kazimi, PsyD, LP,
About Sima Kazimi (She/Her)
Sima Kazimi, PsyD, helps adults throughout California navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and complex mental health concerns with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. As a psychologist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting those facing a wide range of behavioral health needs. Dr. Kazimi’s collaborative and culturally responsive approach fosters a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Kazimi works with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In addition to her primary areas of focus, she has experience supporting clients with ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, reproductive challenges, health-related psychological concerns, and other mental health conditions. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Kazimi enjoys painting, reading, traveling, and watching Chinese dramas.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity & mental health
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health support for chronic pain
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Therapy Types
- ACT Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Dance Movement Therapy
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Integrative & Holistic Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Social Skills Training
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Education
- North-West College
- Philips Graduate Institute
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology - LA
Locations
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Questions About
Sima Kazimi
Please call us at 818-240-0340 to schedule an appointment with Sima Kazimi.
Sima Kazimi generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 818-240-0340 to find out Sima Kazimi's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sima Kazimi:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 818-240-0340 to see how we can help.
Sima Kazimi is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Sima Kazimi works at:
Yes, Sima Kazimi does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Sima Kazimi is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
- English
- Farsi