Anahita Kia, JD, LMFT

Anahita Kia | JD | MA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Agoura Hills, California

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My path to becoming a therapist is somewhat unique. Prior to my career in psychology, I practiced law for eight years in various arenas, including criminal law, litigation, and entertainment. During those years, I spent much of my time painting and writing songs — selling my artwork, publishing albums, and licensing my music for television and film. My work as an attorney and as an artist ultimately clarified what I truly wanted: a profession rooted in critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful connection. 

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In 2011, I began my Master of Arts program in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. The transition came naturally and felt deeply rewarding, aligning my personality with my values. Now, fifteen years later, I continue to integrate analytical reasoning with adaptive interventions to support my clients’ objectives.

 

Therapist Services & Specialty Areas

 

As a licensed Psychotherapist, I help adults, couples, and families navigate emotional and relational challenges, including:

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• Anxiety | Depression | Panic ​

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• Trauma | PTSD | Grief & Loss​

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• Life Transitions | Separation | Divorce​

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• Codependency | Relationship Challenges​

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• Substance Use | Addictive Behaviors​

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• Women’s & Men’s Health Issues​

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• Chronic Pain

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Because of my background as a licensed Attorney, I also support legal professionals, medical professionals, and business leaders who are experiencing:

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• Anger | Anxiety | Addiction​

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• Career Burnout​

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• Workplace Bullying | Sexual Harassment​

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• Career Transition​

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• Business Disputes​

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• Retirement

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Supporting Creative Professionals

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Rooted in my personal connection to the arts, I work with creative professionals — including fine artists, musicians, writers, directors, and innovators — who are struggling with:

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• Creative Blocks ​

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• Loss of Inspiration & Imagination​

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• Performance Anxiety ​

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• Imposter Syndrome

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Clinical Experience & Professional Leadership

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I have worked across diverse treatment settings — from residential care to outpatient therapy — both as a Primary Therapist and as a Clinical Director. My experience includes:

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• Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology​

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• Clinical Supervisor to student therapists at the Pepperdine Community Counseling Center​

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• Certified Mediator for the Superior Court of Ventura County

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Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based Approach

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Because of my commitment to trauma survivors, I am a certified counselor for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I completed Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and I integrate mindful practices with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and regulate both emotional and physical distress.

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My therapeutic approach is collaborative, relational, and solution-focused and I work with clients to identify goals, increase insight, build resilience, and create lasting change.