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What Brings You Here
People come into my office for all reasons imaginable, yet every reason stems from a similar spiritual and existential yearning we all are longing for in some way. That yearning presents itself as a “presenting problem,” even though there is almost always much more happening for you beneath the surface. That presenting problem might be gently, or not so gently, guiding you to confront something deeper within yourself.
Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious and can’t locate the source. Maybe your relationship is unraveling and you can’t figure out why you keep repeating the same patterns. Maybe you’re grieving, not just a person, but a version of yourself, or a life you thought you’d be living by now. Maybe there’s a persistent emptiness, or a restlessness that won’t let you sleep. Maybe you’ve been carrying something since childhood that you’ve never had the space to put down.
Or maybe you can’t name it at all. You just know that something feels off, like you’re watching your own life from a distance, or going through the motions without being fully present.
Whatever it is, I want you to know something: the fact that you’re reading this page means you’re already listening to something important inside you. Something in you is reaching toward understanding. And in my experience, over a decade of practicing individual therapy in Los Angeles, that reaching is often the beginning of the most meaningful kind of change.
What You Might Be Carrying
I’ve found it helpful to name the kinds of struggles that bring people to individual therapy, not as a clinical checklist, but as a way of saying: I see you. If any of these feel familiar, you are not alone, and you are not broken.
- I’m unsatisfied with my relationship in some way, and I’m not sure whether the problem is them or me
- I’m in constant conflict with someone in my life, and I can’t break the cycle
- I am having disturbing dreams at night that I can’t shake
- I feel lonely, even when I’m surrounded by people. I don’t feel truly seen
- I am grieving the loss of someone, something in my life, or something within myself
- I’m experiencing anxiety, depression, or a relentless anger that I don’t want to be carrying anymore
- I feel personally attacked by people, my community, and sometimes the world
- I don’t know what I’m feeling and not sure how to proceed
- There’s discomfort in my body that doesn’t seem to have a medical explanation
- I’m burned out. I’ve been running on empty, and I don’t know how to stop
- I feel stuck, like I’m frozen in place while everyone else moves forward
- I wish I had more of a spiritual practice, a space to be reflective, and room to work on my growth and consciousness
- I’m going through a major life transition and I’m struggling to find my footing
- I feel like I’m performing a version of myself that isn’t really me
What's Underneath
But let’s not view you as a “presenting problem.” You are far more dynamic than that. Underlying these struggles, and most any other difficulty you can think of, are deeper needs wanting to be honored and met. In my practice, these are the needs I’m really interested in:
- I want to experience a sense of purpose, not just productivity, but genuine meaning
- I want to feel connected in my relationships, and experience the level of intimacy I truly desire
- I want to be able to express myself more assertively, and to honor myself a bit more
- I want a witness to my life story. Someone to validate the way I feel about my lived experience
- I want to feel more connected to my own body, and understand its sacred language, what it’s trying to tell me
- I want to pay more attention to my unconscious, to my dreams, to what’s moving beneath the surface
- I want to feel more empowered and responsible for my own experience
- I want to be able to locate, understand, and express my feelings, not just think about them
- I don’t want the experience of others to rule how I feel and exist in the world
- I want a space to challenge myself, and to focus on becoming a more conscious individual
- I want to break free from patterns I inherited from my family
- I want to access parts of myself I’ve been afraid to look at
These aren’t luxuries. They’re fundamental human needs. And they deserve a space where they can be spoken, heard, and honored.
How I Work: My Approach to Individual Therapy
I should be transparent about how I work, because finding the right approach matters as much as finding the right therapist.
Integrative and Depth-Oriented
I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy. You are not a robot, and my approach to you is not mechanistic. I focus on meeting you where you are, taking into account the unique constellation of life experiences, relationships, and psychological symbols that make you who you are.
I’ve been most deeply influenced by psychodynamic and Jungian thought. What that means in practice is that I’m interested in your unconscious life: the patterns, dreams, symbols, and early experiences that are quietly shaping your present. Many people come to individual therapy wanting to understand why they feel the way they feel. My approach takes that question seriously.
Jungian Psychology and the Unconscious
Carl Jung believed that the psyche has a wisdom of its own, that our dreams, our symptoms, and even our suffering carry messages about what we need. I’ve found this to be true in my clinical experience. When we pay attention to the unconscious, when we explore the symbolic dimensions of your life, something shifts. You begin to see yourself, and your patterns, with new eyes.
Dream Analysis
If you’re curious about your dreams, this is a space where they’re welcome. Jungian dream analysis is a meaningful part of my work with many clients. Your dreams aren’t random noise. They’re messages from the deeper parts of your psyche, offering wisdom that your waking mind may not yet have access to. We don’t have to work with dreams if that doesn’t interest you, but if it does, I’d love to explore that territory together. I also offer dedicated dreamwork sessions as a focused part of my practice.
Your Body Has a Language
I pay close attention to what’s happening in your body. Your body holds experience: memory, emotion, tension, trauma. It has a sacred language. How your body wants to express itself, and what it holds onto, is part of what creates tension in your life. Listening to your body and making room for it to be accepted in its instinctual nature is part of what I believe leads to a greater sense of peace and harmony.
Childhood Patterns and Attachment
We will almost certainly explore your early life experiences and how they live with you today. So much of how we exist in the world, how we love, how we fight, how we protect ourselves, how we shut down, stems from early childhood. Having a grasp of these patterns, these attachment styles, and where they come from is the first step towards real change, but also towards self-compassion and acceptance.
Shadow Work
One concept from Jungian psychology that I return to often is the shadow: the parts of ourselves we push away, deny, or hide because we learned they weren’t acceptable. I will gently challenge you to see parts of yourself and your behaviors that you may not be aware of. These aren’t always comfortable things to look at, and you may meet them with some resistance. But the result of such work has the potential to leave you feeling more free, in your mind and body.
Honest, Direct, and Creative
My work is honest and direct. I find it’s important to have a good mixture of nurturing and challenging. I’m not just going to sit there and nod. I’ll gently push you where I think it matters, while always holding you with warmth and care.
I’m also open to different frameworks. Sometimes we sit in my office. Sometimes we go for a walk. Sometimes therapy involves long silences. Sometimes it involves tears, or laughter, or both in the same session. What matters is that you feel met where you actually are.
What Individual Therapy Can Help With
Individual psychotherapy at my Los Angeles practice can support you with a wide range of concerns:
- Emotional and Psychological: Anxiety and panic. Depression and persistent sadness. Trauma and PTSD. Grief and loss. Anger and resentment. Burnout and exhaustion. Chronic stress. Low self-esteem and self-worth. Shame and self-criticism. Emotional numbness. Perfectionism. Difficulty regulating emotions.
- Relational and Interpersonal: Relationship difficulties. Communication struggles. Attachment patterns. Loneliness and isolation. Family conflict and dynamics. Codependency. Boundary issues. Intimacy and vulnerability fears. Divorce or breakup recovery.
- Life, Identity, and Meaning: Life transitions. Career dissatisfaction or change. Identity confusion. Midlife questioning. Creative blocks. Existential concerns. Spiritual seeking and growth. Personal development and self-discovery. Cultural and intergenerational patterns.
- Mind and Body: Somatic symptoms without medical explanation. Sleep disturbance and insomnia. Recurring nightmares. Body tension and chronic pain. Nervous system dysregulation.
This list is not exhaustive. If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is something I work with, please reach out. More often than not, the answer is yes.
What to Expect
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Free Consultation
Start with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and determine whether we're the right fit.
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Your First Session
Our first session is about building connection. You'll have space to share your story at your own pace while getting a sense of my approach in a safe, welcoming environment.
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Ongoing Therapy
As trust develops, we'll explore the deeper emotional patterns, relationships, and life experiences that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with compassion and curiosity.
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Meaningful Growth
Therapy is a gradual process of greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and lasting personal growth. Together, we'll work toward creating meaningful and sustainable change.
Saman Khazani, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with License #MFC 104017, trained at Antioch University Los Angeles, with over a decade of clinical experience practicing psychotherapy in the Los Angeles area.
Like all of us, I’ve had my own experience with suffering, much of it beginning in childhood. Coping with a neurological condition, school bullying, painful family dynamics, and a range of physiological challenges led me on a lifelong journey of finding peace within chaos. That journey is what brought me to this work.
I like to challenge the idea that I possess something you’re missing. We are both human. I’m not here as someone more enlightened. I’m here as someone walking beside you on your road to becoming a more conscious individual, seeking to be seen and feel empowered.
People tell me I offer a warmth and tenderness that makes them feel safe to share their deepest feelings without being judged. When you share the parts of yourself you often disown, I don’t think “what is wrong with this person.” I think, “what is their deeper need, and how can they become conscious of it?”
Learn more about me and my philosophy on the About page.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Individual Therapy
Have questions about starting therapy? Here you’ll find answers to common questions about the therapy process, sessions, fees, confidentiality, and what to expect when working with Saman Khazani, LMFT.
If you're asking the question, that's usually a sign that something in you already knows the answer. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients come not because something is "wrong," but because they want to understand themselves more deeply, improve their relationships, or work through something they've been carrying for a long time. A free consultation call is a good first step if you're unsure.
The first session is about getting to know each other. I'll ask about what brought you here, your background, and what you're hoping for. You'll also have space to ask me anything about my approach or how therapy works. There's no pressure to share everything at once. Your story can unfold at your own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses primarily on changing thought patterns and behaviors. It's structured, often short-term, and works well for specific issues. My approach goes deeper. Through psychodynamic and Jungian principles, we explore your unconscious patterns, your dreams, your early experiences, and what your psyche is seeking at a deeper level. Both approaches are valid. Mine tends to attract people who want to go beyond symptom management.
Jungian therapy, also called analytical psychology, was developed by Carl Jung. It focuses on exploring the unconscious mind through dream analysis, symbolism, and understanding archetypal patterns to promote psychological wholeness. In practice, it means we pay attention to what's happening beneath your conscious awareness, trusting that your psyche has wisdom worth listening to.
An LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) is a licensed mental health professional trained in psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families. A psychologist holds a doctoral degree and may provide therapy and testing. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication. I am an LMFT. My work is focused on psychotherapy and the therapeutic relationship, not medication. If medication is something to consider, I can refer you to a trusted psychiatrist.
It depends on what you're working through. Some clients come for a few months to address a specific issue. Others engage in deeper, longer-term work over a year or more. We'll check in regularly, and you'll always be in the driver's seat.
Individual therapy sessions are $225. I also offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. I'm an out-of-network provider, but I provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. Many PPO plans in California reimburse 50 to 80%. I also accept HSA and FSA payments.
Yes. I offer both in-person sessions at my Culver City office and virtual therapy via secure video for anyone in California. Many clients across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, and the Westside find online sessions convenient and effective.
Yes. Confidentiality is the foundation of the therapeutic relationship. Everything shared in session is private, with very limited legal exceptions required by California law, such as imminent harm to yourself or others, or suspected child or elder abuse. Your privacy is something I take very seriously.
Absolutely. Some of my most meaningful work has been with clients who came not because something was terribly wrong, but because they wanted to grow, to understand themselves better, to become more conscious. Therapy is not just for crisis. It's for anyone serious about knowing themselves.