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Mazda Lakpour

Mazda Lakpour

LMFT

Calm, practical therapy for life changes

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Persian

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness practices
  • Problem-focused work
  • English and Persian

About Mazda

Mazda Lakpour is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. He helps people handle anxiety, manage stress and anger, and find steadiness during life changes. He also supports those dealing with mood concerns, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and questions about identity and intimacy.

Mazda uses a blend of practical methods rather than a single technique. Sessions often include mindfulness-based practices to calm the mind and steady attention. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot patterns that keep people stuck and to build different ways of responding.

He also draws on solution-focused techniques and hypnotherapy when those approaches match a person’s goals. This mix is aimed at short-term progress and at building skills for long-term change. Conversations are goal-oriented and rooted in everyday steps that a person can try between sessions.

Mazda works with adults and teenagers, and with couples and families, helping with parenting concerns, communication problems, workplace stress, and life transitions. He speaks English and Persian and practices in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance, targeted exercises, and a collaborative plan. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Mindfulness and Practical Therapies Work Online

Mazda commonly blends Mindfulness Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build presence, which can help with stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which is useful for mood issues, anxiety, and managing anger.

He may also use hypnotherapy techniques to help with habit change and focused relaxation when that matches someone’s goals. Each approach is explained in everyday terms and tried in ways that fit the person's needs and comfort level.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods, and adjust based on what proves helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the plan as they go.

For practical online benefits, sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. Online work can allow a shorter check-in on a lunch break, a conversation without commuting, or more consistent weekly meetings when schedules are tight. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mazda commonly help with?

He helps people coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Mazda blends Mindfulness Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused approaches, and sometimes uses hypnotherapy techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill-building, and clear goals.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 14 years of clinical experience working in therapeutic settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not work with international clients at this time.

How are session logistics and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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