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Shabnam Cherry

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Shabnam Cherry, LMFT
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues,

Introduction

Shabnam Cherry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families across diverse settings. Her background includes private practice, nonprofit agencies, and group homes. In addition to her clinical work, Shabnam served as a professional foster parent, providing care and support to over 100 children throughout her career. Shabnam believes in each person's capacity for resilience, healing, and meaningful growth. She provides a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other collaborative approaches, she helps clients develop practical coping skills, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. When working with children and teens, she incorporates role-play, creativity, and storytelling to create an engaging and age-appropriate therapeutic experience. Whether supporting a child struggling with following instructions, a teenager managing anxiety, or a family working to rebuild connection, Shabnam approaches each client with compassion, empathy, and genuine care.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMFT #50854 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi (Persian)

Payment options Free intro call available

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Locations

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3211
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology - Pepperdine University

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)

FAQ

Is Shabnam Cherry accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Shabnam Cherry is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Shabnam Cherry also offers a free consultation.
Does Shabnam Cherry offer telehealth appointments? Shabnam Cherry does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Shabnam Cherry specialize in? Shabnam Cherry specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Multicultural Concerns, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.
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