Therapist in Los Angeles
Rita Balakhane, LMFT, works with adults, couples, and families from Los Angeles, in person at her West Los Angeles or Beverly Hills office, or online. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and grief.
- 22+ years licensed experience
- Therapy in English and Farsi (Persian)
- Free 15-minute phone consultation
- Insurance via Rula and Headway
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Learn to manage anxiety and find calm through personalized, compassionate therapy.
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Find clarity and hope through compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression.
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Resolve conflict, improve communication, and break unhealthy cycles within your family.
Learn moreLos Angeles
Los Angeles is dynamic and ambitious, but long commutes, demanding careers, and busy family lives can leave little room to take care of yourself. Isolation, burnout, and relationship strain often build quietly.
Rita Balakhane, LMFT, offers therapy for clients located throughout Los Angeles: in person at her offices in West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, or online when a drive across town doesn’t fit your day. With more than 22 years of licensed experience, Rita provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space to help you heal, find clarity, and move forward.
English & Farsi
Los Angeles is one of the most culturally diverse places in the country. As a culturally sensitive therapist fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian), Rita understands the interplay between cultural heritage, family expectations, and individual goals. She works with clients navigating:
- First-generation and second-generation immigrant experiences
- Cultural identity, acculturation, and intergenerational family tensions
- Parenting across changing cultural expectations
- Life transitions, grief, and strained relationships
Her background includes co-developing a therapy program for refugees at the Pars Community Center, leading public parenting seminars, and speaking on Iranian radio about substance use and its effect on families.
Office Locations
Rita's West Los Angeles office
2001 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Directions from Los AngelesAbout the West Los Angeles office
Rita's Beverly Hills office
420 S Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
How It Works
Free 15-minute call
Call or email to set up a brief, relaxed phone conversation about what brings you to therapy. Rita typically responds within 24–48 hours.
First session
A thorough assessment of your history, current concerns, and goals, in person or online.
Ongoing support
45–50 minute sessions, usually weekly, adjusted to what you need.
FAQ
Can I see you in person if I live in Los Angeles?
Yes. Rita sees clients at two offices: 2001 S. Barrington Ave. in West Los Angeles and 420 S Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. Online sessions are available from anywhere in the city.
Do you offer bilingual therapy for Farsi (Persian)-speaking clients in Los Angeles?
Yes. Rita is fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian) and provides culturally sensitive therapy for Iranian-American and multicultural individuals, couples, and families.
Which parts of Los Angeles do you serve?
All of them. Online sessions work from anywhere in Los Angeles, like Downtown, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, the Eastside, or the Westside, as long as you are in a private space.