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Sheida Kalantari
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Sheida Kalantari

Oakland, CaliforniaCurrently accepting new clients+15108804280

Sheida Kalantari is an LMFT in Oakland, CA, specializing in ADHD, trauma, and complex mental health disorders for adults via telehealth.

Sheida Kalantari, LMFT, provides specialized therapeutic support for adults navigating complex neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges. Her practice focuses on helping clients understand the underlying patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with specific expertise in managing ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and various personality disorders. She offers a culturally sensitive and inclusive environment where individuals, couples, and families can address deep-seated issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, Sheida integrates several evidence-based modalities to create a tailored treatment plan for each client. Her toolkit includes CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Gottman methods, alongside Motivational Interviewing. This multi-faceted approach is designed to help clients build practical coping skills, manage behavioral issues, and navigate major life transitions or chronic illnesses through a lens that respects their unique identity and background.

Services are available via online telehealth, making specialized care accessible from anywhere. Sheida is currently accepting new clients and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Her practice is deeply committed to being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, including non-binary, transgender, and queer individuals, ensuring a safe space for all identities.

At a Glance
Age GroupsAdults
SpecialtiesAviation Professionals, Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Immuno-disorders, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied
InsuranceAetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Brighton Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Coventry, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield , Evry Health , Geisinger, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Health Net, Independence Blue Cross , MagnaCare, MHNet Behavioral Health, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Sidecar Health , Sutter, TRICARE, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
WaitlistCurrently accepting new clients
OnlineYes
Credentials
LMFT

Basic Information

LicensesCA / 154518
Additional QualificationsLMFT
Age GroupAdults

Education and Training

Attended SchoolUniversity of Massachusetts Global
Degree/DiplomaMA in Marriage and Family Therapy
Year Graduated2023
CredentialsLMFT

Modalities and Specialties

Issue
ADHDAdoptionAnger ManagementAntisocial PersonalityAnxietyBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality (BPD)Career CounselingChronic IllnessCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceDomestic ViolenceFamily ConflictGriefHoardingInfertilityInfidelityLife TransitionsMen's IssuesPersonality Disorders
Specialty
Aviation ProfessionalsBisexual AlliedGay AlliedHIV / AIDS AlliedImmuno-disordersIntersex AlliedLesbian AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedSex Worker AlliedSingle ParentTransgender Allied
Client Focus Participants
IndividualsCouplesFamily
Therapy Delivery MethodsOnline / Telehealth

Availability and Payment Options

Accepted Insurance PlansAetna · Anthem · Blue Cross · Brighton Health · Cigna and Evernorth · Coventry · Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield · Evry Health · Geisinger · Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) · Health Net · Independence Blue Cross · MagnaCare · MHNet Behavioral Health · Optum · Oscar Health · Oxford · Sidecar Health · Sutter · TRICARE · United Medical Resources (UMR) · UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Offers Online TherapyYes
Waitlist StatusCurrently accepting new clients

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+15108804280
Oakland, California 94611
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