Relationship therapy in Fountain Valley, CA

Virtual Therapy Services across Orange County and throughout California

Therapy available in both Farsi & English

It is possible to experience safe, connected love, and it all starts with you.

RELATIONSHIP THERAPY THAT HELPS YOU …

 Build Healthier Relationships by Healing Old Unhealthy Patterns.

For years, you may have tried to make relationships work or searched for “the one” by overthinking, people-pleasing, and putting your own needs aside. Yet despite how much effort you give, relationships may still leave you feeling emotionally disconnected, misunderstood, or unseen.

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, therapy can help you recognize the unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll gently explore the fears and emotional wounds beneath these patterns, helping you build a stronger sense of self and create more secure, connected, and fulfilling relationships.

You may find yourself constantly questioning how someone feels about you, worrying that you’re “too much” or not enough, or struggling to trust that someone will stay. You may have learned to avoid conflict, hide your needs, or become overly focused on keeping the peace. Perhaps you feel like you’re always giving more than you’re receiving, or you find yourself drawn to relationships that feel familiar but leave you feeling anxious, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted.

These patterns often develop for a reason. They can be connected to earlier experiences, family dynamics, past relationships, or moments when you learned consciously or unconsciously that being accepted meant adapting, staying quiet, or taking care of everyone else. Understanding where these patterns come from can create space for something different.

In therapy, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded and confident in who you are and what you need. You’ll learn to recognize your emotional triggers, communicate your needs more clearly, set boundaries without excessive guilt, and stay connected to yourself even when relationships feel challenging.

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An abstract line drawing of a woman's face with long flowing hair, set against a pastel pink background with muted accent colors.

Does this sound familiar?

→ You feel lonely or disconnected, even while being in a relationship.

→ You struggle to communicate with your partner without shutting down, getting defensive, or feeling overwhelmed.

→ You keep repeating the same painful relationship patterns and don’t know how to break the cycle.

→You are uncertain whether to leave or stay in the relationship.

→ Tired of potential that never becomes commitment

→ tired of dating, dealing with ghosting, and not finding the right person.

You deserve a therapist who understands how painful and confusing relationships can feel. You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Meet Niki Ghavam, LMFT

Relationship therapist in Orange County, CA

Hi, I’m Niki. I help individuals and couples who struggle with relationships, dating, and anxiety in relationships build healthier, more secure connections.

Whether you’re struggling with dating, relationship anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationship patterns, therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to pretend everything is okay.

I help clients uncover the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, understand where those patterns come from, and create healthier, more secure relationships without losing themselves in the process.

Together, we explore the beliefs, experiences, and relationship dynamics that may be shaping how you connect with yourself and others. Whether you find yourself overthinking, people pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, fearing rejection, withdrawing when things feel overwhelming, or repeating relationship patterns you wish you could break, our work focuses on understanding the deeper roots rather than simply treating the symptoms.

Therapy is available in both Farsi & English

Services

Individual Therapy

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Openly explore and process your emotions whether that’s sadness, anger, fear, stress, or even joy and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.

Couples Therapy

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Feel disconnected from your partner, stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, experiencing recurring conflict, or wanting to strengthen emotional connection and intimacy. 

Farsi Speaking Therapy Services

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Therapy in Farsi offers a space where you can speak more naturally, feel fully understood, and express yourself without needing to explain every cultural detail.

Relationship Therapy

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Sometimes relationship struggles aren’t really about the other person. Often, they come from old emotional wounds, and the ways we learned to feel safe, loved, or connected growing up.

What Others are Saying

  • "Niki is an amazingly kind and compassionate couples therapist. She provides an equally safe and trusted space for clients to be heard, seen, and supported. Her grounded and detail-oriented nature allows the clients to freely open up and feel truly fulfilled. She is an amazing therapist, and I would highly recommend her."

    —Google Review

  • "Niki is honestly such a kind and caring couples therapist. She just has this way of making you feel comfortable and heard, like you can say whatever’s on your mind without being judged. She really pays attention and you can tell she genuinely cares about the people she works with. Couldn’t recommend her more."

    —Google Review

  • "It has been such an honor to witness Niki’s incredible presence. The individual and couples therapy approaches that Niki offers are truly one of a kind, and her caring and compassionate soul makes her work deeply transformative."

    —Google Review

  • Niki is a kind and deeply understanding therapist. In her work, she makes you feel seen, supported, and truly cared for. If you’re looking for support with life transitions, relational issues, or struggles with self-esteem, Niki is your therapist!

    —Google Review

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HEALING IS POSSIBLE WITH HELP

Ready to get started?

  1. Schedule a Free Consultation Call

    I offer a free 15-minute consultation call where you can ask questions, share what brings you to therapy, and see if we’re a good fit. This is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to feel comfortable taking the next step. You can schedule your consultation by clicking here or using any of the “Book” buttons on my website.

  2. Schedule Your Individual or Couples Session

    During our consultation, we’ll also talk about scheduling and find a weekly session time that works best for you. Consistent sessions can help you feel supported as you begin your healing and growth journey.

  3. Start Your Healing Journey

    In our sessions, we’ll work together to better understand the patterns, fears, and emotional struggles that may be keeping you feeling stuck or disconnected. My goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and create more meaningful connections with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch with me!

Contact Information.

ghavam.psychology@gmail.com
Call or Text (949) 616-5556 to get started today!