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Wajma Ataie
LMFT
9+
years exp.
220
USD/session
100% Refundable
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Specialization
OTHER FOCUS AREAS
About Wajma Ataie
Wajma is currently only accepting clients located in California.
Meet Wajma born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and having lived across India, Germany, Europe, and the United States, Wajma brings a unique multicultural perspective to her work in mental health. Her experiences have shaped her understanding of how faith, culture, identity, and life experiences influence emotional well-being.
Wajma provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, divorce, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She is especially passionate about supporting Muslim individuals and families through a culturally and spiritually sensitive approach.
When meaningful to her clients, Wajma welcomes conversations about Islam, spirituality, and one's relationship with Allah (SWT) as part of the healing process. She also creates a safe, judgment-free space to address difficult and often taboo topics, including addiction, shame, and relationship struggles.
Her mission is to make high-quality mental health care accessible while reducing stigma and helping clients reconnect with themselves, their loved ones, and their faith. Wajma helps clients rediscover their strengths, and see their lives and experiences through a new holistic perspective — one rooted in greater self-awareness, compassion, and hope.
Wajma walks alongside each client with compassion, understanding, and the belief that healing and growth are always possible.
We all need a safe space where we can express our feelings, feel truly heard, and have someone help us process what we are carrying. Wajma provides that space with compassion, understanding, and without judgment.
Through therapy, Wajma helps you make sense of your experiences, gain a new perspective, and find guidance that feels meaningful to you. Her goal is for you to walk away from each session feeling lighter, understood, and knowing that the time you invested in yourself made a difference.
Wajma believes therapy should not feel like another obligation — it should be something you look forward to. A time to pause, reflect, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover parts of who you are that may have been lost beneath stress, pain, or life's challenges.
Whether you are working through serious mental health issues or simply feeling stuck, Wajma will walk alongside you with warmth, cultural understanding, and care — helping you heal, grow, and see yourself and your life from a new perspective.
Treatment Approach
ACT Practitioner
Accept thoughts and commit to values-based action for wellbeing
CBT
Identifies negative thought patterns to improve emotions & behaviour
DBT Practitioner
Skills-based therapy for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores unconscious patterns and past experiences shaping behaviour
Family Systems Therapy
Addresses family dynamics and patterns affecting individual wellbeing
Family and Couples Therapy
Improves communication and resolves conflict in close relationships
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Goal-oriented therapy focusing on solutions, not problems
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Improves relationships and social functioning to reduce distress
Narrative Therapy
Reframes personal stories to separate identity from problems
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Combines mindfulness and CBT to prevent depression relapse
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Structured mindfulness program reducing chronic stress and anxiety
Person-Centered Therapy
Empathetic, non-directive therapy valuing individual growth
Details
Child · Individual · Couples
Adolescents (ages 13-17) · Adults (ages 18-64)
English · Persian
Multicultural
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology — John F Kennedy University
California Board Of Behavioral Sciences |102606 — United States , California
Video · Audio · Chat
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
What is the experience of Wajma Ataie?
Wajma Ataie has 9+ years of experience in the field of LMFT.
What language(s) does Wajma Ataie speak?
Wajma Ataie speaks the following language(s):
- English
- Persian
How much does Wajma Ataie charge per session?
Wajma Ataie charges USD 220 per session when you book a 4-session pack (USD 880 total) saving you 20%, or USD 275 per session for a single session.
When is Wajma Ataie available for therapy sessions?
Wajma Ataie is available for therapy sessions on:
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:00AM
Where is Wajma Ataie from?
Wajma Ataie is from United States.
Does Shifa Therapy accept insurance?
Shifa Therapy does not bill insurance directly. However, you can submit your receipt to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Learn more about our insurance reimbursement process.
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