Mazda Lakpour, LMFT

California · 14 years in practice

Mazda Lakpour is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood, and life changes.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 90471 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1225361710 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English, Persian

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About Mazda

Mazda Lakpour is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood, and life changes. He uses a straightforward, goal-minded style that aims to restore balance and improve day-to-day functioning. Mazda speaks English and Persian and brings 14 years of experience to his practice.

He draws on several practical tools in sessions, including hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused strategies.

Background and approach

Those methods are used to address common concerns like depression, bipolar mood swings, addictions, grief, and compassion fatigue. Conversations tend to be oriented to clear steps and small changes rather than long theoretical explanations. Mazda pays attention to relationship strain, communication problems, parenting stress, and workplace issues.

He also helps people with intimacy-related worries, forgiveness, life purpose, and rebuilding self-esteem. Sessions aim to identify what’s getting in the way and plan simple, doable actions to move forward. His background includes many years working with people facing adjustment issues and co-occurring challenges.

Mazda emphasizes practical coping skills, imagery and relaxation tools when appropriate, and regular check-ins on progress. He frames therapy as collaborative work with clear goals and steady, measurable steps. People who value a direct, respectful approach that mixes short-term strategies with reflective practices may find his style useful.

The focus is on real-world improvement - calmer days, clearer choices, and steadier relationships over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical approaches and online access

Many sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and hypnotherapy to address patterns of thought and bodily reactions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Hypnotherapy uses guided imagery and relaxation to help reduce stress, manage cravings, and support behavior change.

Mazda also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without immediately reacting. These practices can help with stress, grief, and workplace strain by offering short tools to slow down and make clearer choices. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work; Mazda collaborates with each person to match approaches to their goals and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed method.

Online therapy allows the same methods to be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick access between sessions for brief updates or homework support. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mazda commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

What is his general therapy style?

Mazda uses a practical, goal-focused style that blends short-term strategies with relaxation and imagery techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 14 years of experience working with a wide range of mood, stress, and adjustment concerns.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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