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Sima Kazimi, Psychologist

Sima Kazimi, PsyD, LP, Psychologist in Glendale, California

Specialties:
Anxiety Depression/feeling down General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks Premarital counseling Self-esteem Stress management +42
Ages Served
18-75+
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

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

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

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi

Education

  • North-West College
  • Philips Graduate Institute
  • Chicago School of Professional Psychology - LA

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Sima Kazimi, Psychologist in Glendale, California

Sima Kazimi

Psychologist in Glendale, California

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