Farhad Mofidi, LCSW, EMDR therapist in California.

Farhad Mofidi, LCSW | Rediscover Hope Therapy | Online Therapy in California

I'm Farhad Mofidi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, license #77084. I'm an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and the owner of Rediscover Hope Therapy.

I provide online, private-pay individual therapy for adults who are physically located in California during sessions.

This page is a plain summary of who I work with and how. If you're looking for yourself, the pages linked below go into more detail.

Who I Help

I help adult children of immigrants in California who understand their patterns but still struggle with self-criticism, family pressure and guilt, and anxiety that therapy hasn't changed, and who want to break the cycle. I use EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), along with values work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Many are kind, capable, hard-working people. They've done therapy, read the books, taken classes, maybe tried medication. They can explain where their patterns came from.

They still lie awake replaying conversations. They feel guilty after saying no. They're sad for days after a hard conversation with a partner or friend. They question their worth right after an accomplishment. The problem isn't a lack of insight. The reaction is still happening.

These moments get in the way of what they actually want: being present with the people they love, doing the work they're capable of, going after something without needing to earn it first, and living a life that's their own.

What People Come to Me For

EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for self-criticism and never feeling good enough

A compliment barely registers. A small criticism stays for days. You reread an email four times before sending it, and rest feels like something you have to earn. Knowing you're being unfair to yourself doesn't make the voice stop.

I use EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to work with the memories and beliefs that keep the inner critic going.

More → Self-Criticism and Never Feeling Good Enough

ACT values work, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for family pressure and guilt

You screen a parent's call, feel guilty, call back, and lose the rest of the evening. Saying no or making your own decision leaves you feeling selfish or ungrateful. You're not always sure what you want, separate from what was expected of you.

Some clients had loving parents whose sacrifices created a heavy sense of obligation. Others had parents who were emotionally immature, harmful, or unsafe. Some had both. I don't assume either one, and I don't decide whether you should be closer to your family or more distant.

I start with values work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It helps you name what actually matters to you, as opposed to what others decided should matter or wanted you to do. Then I use EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to process the guilt that still shows up when you say no or choose for yourself.

More → Family Pressure and Guilt

EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for people who've tried therapy and still feel stuck

You've put in years of therapy, reading, and relaxation strategies. You know where your reactions come from. Your body still responds the same way: hours of anxiety after a talk with your manager, or freezing when you try to speak up. This work builds on what you've already done. It isn't a do-over.

I use EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to work on the reactions themselves, building on what you already understand.

More → When You've Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck

These often overlap. You don't need to relate to all of them.

How I Work

I combine EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®), and values work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

We can start with something affecting you right now: a difficult family conversation, anxiety after feedback at work, feeling inadequate after a mistake, or guilt around setting a boundary. We don't have to start with childhood if you're not ready for that yet.

I work in a culturally sensitive way. You won't have to explain why you can't just "set a boundary" with your parents, or why saying no can feel like betrayal.

I'm warm and down to earth. We can laugh in session, even when the work is hard.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, I use EMDR for the beliefs, memories, and reactions that still affect you now, like criticism, guilt, anxiety, and self-worth. EMDR uses eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. It doesn't erase memories or make what happened okay, and you don't have to recount every detail. We prepare before any reprocessing.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®)

ART uses guided eye movements and imagery to work with distressing memories and emotional responses. In my experience, ART follows a more directed process, while EMDR allows more open exploration of what arises. ART often suits people who prefer structure or don't want to describe what happened in detail. You stay awake, aware, and in control the whole time.

ACT values work

Values work helps you figure out what matters to you, separate from family expectations. It helps most when guilt or obligation makes your own choices hard. I don't decide whether you keep, reduce, or end contact with family. That's yours to decide.

Most of the structured work happens during sessions. I don't routinely assign homework or worksheets. We can measure distress before and after reprocessing to help assess changes. Timelines and responses vary.

More → EMDR and ART

Who This Is a Good Fit For

This work is often a good fit if you:

understand your patterns and still react the same way
stay affected for hours or days after criticism, a family call, or setting a boundary
recognize perfectionism, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, or feeling responsible for other people's feelings
are open to reprocessing with EMDR or ART, knowing strong feelings may come up, with preparation first and a pace we set together
want to make your own decisions about family without being steered

Previous therapy is common but not required. You don't need a trauma diagnosis.

Who This Isn't a Good Fit For

My practice isn't the right fit if you:

need crisis support, are at risk of acting on thoughts of suicide, or need contact between sessions. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).
were recently hospitalized for psychiatric reasons, or need more support than weekly online therapy can provide
need treatment focused on substance use or an eating disorder
want sessions less often than once a week
are looking for couples, family, or child and teen therapy
need an in-network insurance provider
will be outside California during sessions
want a worksheet-based or skills-only approach, or court-mandated therapy

If another provider or level of care fits better, I'll help you find one.

Why Clients and Referral Sources Choose This Practice

Referral sources often send clients here when the client already understands their patterns, has done talk or skills-based therapy, and still reacts the same way. These clients want a different approach that works on the reaction itself, not just more ways to manage it.

Practical Details

Practice: Rediscover Hope Therapy
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California #77084
Clients: Adults 18 and older
Location: Online only. My practice is based in Los Altos, California, and all sessions are by video for people located in California.
Format: Weekly individual therapy, 50 minutes
Language: Sessions are in English
Fee: $375 per session, private pay. No sliding scale at this time.
Insurance: Not in network. I provide a superbill if you want to seek out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan.
Good Faith Estimate: Provided to every client not using insurance
First step: A free 15-minute consultation

Training and Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California #77084
EMDRIA Certified Therapist, listed in the EMDRIA Find an EMDR Therapist directory
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Master of Social Work (MSW), New York University, 2013
Advanced EMDR training, including DeTUR and Attachment-Focused EMDR
Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
More than 10 years as a therapist

I'm also the child of Iranian immigrants. I know what it's like to understand your own patterns in detail and still react the same way. I don't assume my family's story is yours.

Summary

Farhad Mofidi, LCSW, is a California-licensed clinical social worker and EMDRIA Certified Therapist at Rediscover Hope Therapy. He provides online, private-pay individual therapy for adults in California. He focuses on adult children of immigrants who understand their patterns but still struggle with self-criticism, family guilt, and anxiety. He uses EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and values work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions are $375 for 50 minutes, and the first consultation is free. Therapy is weekly and online, for adults located in California. The practice doesn't provide crisis care or take insurance.

Next Step

You don't need to know which method you need or have a diagnosis to schedule a consultation. If you're not ready to reprocess the past, that's okay. We'll talk about what you're dealing with, what you've tried, and what you want to change. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find someone who is.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation

Email: farhad@mofiditherapy.com · Phone: 650-600-1692

Accelerated Resolution Therapy® and ART® are registered service marks of the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery (RCRR), used with permission.

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