Shakeh Galstian
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | LMFT # 153652
Client Focus
Young Adults
College Students
Early-Career Professionals
Individuals with Complex Family Dynamics
Specialties
Identity Development
Family Dynamics
People Pleasing Patterns
Relationship Difficulties
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Self-Esteem Challenges
Boundary Setting
ADHD
Treatment Methods
Family Systems Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
As a Los Angeles native with deep cultural awareness, Shakeh brings an authentic understanding of the diverse communities and cultural dynamics that shape young adults' experiences in this metropolitan area.
Her integrative therapeutic approach combines practical anxiety management skills with deeper exploration of identity and relational patterns, helping clients address both immediate symptoms and underlying developmental challenges.
Shakeh's refreshingly direct style creates therapeutic relationships where clients receive honest feedback and meaningful challenges alongside supportive guidance, fostering genuine growth rather than temporary symptom relief.
"I believe in balancing warmth with thoughtful challenge to encourage genuine growth and lasting change. My goal is for each session to provide clients with fresh insights and meaningful shifts in perspective, supporting them in cultivating self-trust, resilience, and authentic connection as they navigate the complexities of young adulthood."
- Shakeh Galstian
Shakeh Galstian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Los Angeles native who brings refreshing directness and deep cultural awareness to her work with young adults navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and life transitions.
With specialized expertise in working with college students, early-career professionals, and individuals struggling with anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and people-pleasing patterns, she creates collaborative therapeutic spaces where clients gain fresh insights and experience meaningful shifts in perspective. Shakeh is particularly skilled at addressing Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD, understanding how these conditions intersect with the developmental challenges faced by emerging adults.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic theory, and family systems frameworks. This comprehensive methodology allows her to provide both practical skills for managing anxiety while also facilitating deeper exploration of the cultural, relational, and developmental factors that shape clients' experiences. Shakeh is particularly attuned to issues of self-criticism, boundary setting, and identity development, supporting clients in cultivating self-trust, resilience, and authentic connection with themselves and others.
With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University and currently completing her PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology, Shakeh brings strong academic foundations combined with specialized understanding of young adult development. Her educational background has equipped her with comprehensive knowledge of how cultural, family, and social factors influence mental health during this critical life stage. Her ongoing doctoral studies ensure she remains current with the latest research and therapeutic innovations in the field.
Shakeh's therapeutic style is collaborative and supportive, balancing genuine warmth with thoughtful challenge to encourage growth and lasting change. Known for being refreshingly direct, she aims for each session to provide clients with meaningful insights and practical tools they can apply immediately. Her work with college students and early-career professionals has given her particular insight into navigating complex family dynamics, academic pressures, and the challenges of establishing independence while maintaining important relationships.