Dr. Sadaf Lotfalian, PHD

She is an amazing therapist. Super knowledgeable in her field and very kind. I trust her deeply and always felt that she had my best interests at heart during sessions. She is not afraid to tell you what you need to hear but at the same time is very gentle and caring. Highly recommend.

Dr. Lotfalian helped me a lot at UCLA. I'm really grateful for her help during some of the lowest points of my depression. She is incredibly compassionate, smart, and a wonderful therapist.

I've been seeing Dr. Lotfalian for six months, and she has definitely helped me gain a new perspective and understanding of my mind. I had been with my previous therapist for a decade, so I was somewhat nervous about looking for someone new, but am very grateful to have found someone incredibly supportive, compassionate, knowledgeable and insightful. She has helped me reframe my thoughts, identify the patterns I keep repeating and enriched my life greatly in such a short period of time . I would highly recommend her and am thankful for her guidance.

I am relatively new to therapy, but I can honestly say Dr. Lotfalian has changed my life. From our first complimentary consultation, I knew immediately I would need not explore other options. Dr. Lotfalian initially made me feel so comfortable opening up at that first session, and has continued to do so. She is extremely empathetic, and I can tell she genuinely listens to what I have to say. She gives great insight and has provided me with new thoughts/ideas that have helped me work through my struggles. I feel grateful to have found Dr. Lotfalian and have her as a strong support system in my life.

I am so grateful to have found Dr. Lotfalian. Her knowledge and experience is obvious within minutes of speaking with her. She's validating when needed and challenging when required. She's also got a knack for reframing situations, thoughts, and feelings in ways that allow me to see where I am and what I want more clearly. I feel I've significantly improved since I started working with Dr. Lotfalian, and I would highly recommend her.

Dr. Lotfalian brings a powerful combination of brains and heart to her treatment space. She is kind, compassionate, authentic, aware, insightful, and fearless. No concern or struggle is too much. All is welcome in the non-judgmental, embracing space that she holds. While she already has nine years of diverse clinical experience, her personal transformational practices and service to challenged populations place her on another level of mastery. Her insights are not calculated, but based on lived experience and true wisdom. I cannot recommend her highly enough to those in need of navigating the challenges of life.

My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Lotfalian for over 6 months and couldn’t be happier with her. She’s very perceptive, compassionate and professional. She manages the session very effectively and knows when and where to dig deeper. We love how she supported us and guided us through rough times.

The best psychologist/therapist I have ever worked with. Perceptive, respectiful, professional, experienced, knowledgeable. Not an understatement to say she saved my marriage. We are deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her, and is the best investment we have ever made as a family.

My SO and I work with Sadaf for couples therapy. This has been an incredibly difficult journey for us and I truly believe that she saved our relationship. I highly recommend her. I have never felt judged by her even at times where I am very harshly judging myself. She is very experienced and intelligent and I feel so lucky that we found her when we needed her most.

I would highly recommend Dr. Lotfalian. She is an excellent therapist who impresses me every session with the right questions and insights. Her depth of knowledge, listening skills, and her kindness gives makes you feel comfortable to open up and really dig into yourself.

Dr. Lotfalian is the best of the best. Occasionally in life, you will meet someone who is doing what they are born to do, and it shows in their work. Dr. Lotfalian is one such case. She is passionate and caring; she is a great listener, and is fluid and flexible in her sessions based on what you are experiencing at that time. Dr. Lotfalian is very progressive, and will only push you as far as you are comfortable, sometimes purposely slowing you down if you get ahead of yourself. She literally saved my life, and gave me the tools to live a normal life. The fact that I am ok and still alive today is solely due to her expertise, unparalleled passion, professionalism, care, and knowledge. If you are lost and don't know where to turn, give her a try, it might just save your life.

I started therapy with Dr. L during COVID-19, at time that was most challenging for me in many ways, from the loss of a parent to having to face past traumas that were buried deep within. I had tried therapy with with several other therapists and had not been impressed with the results or with them, as practitioners. However, now almost seven months of regular sessions with Dr. L., I can say she has made me a believer in the possibility that one can make significant life changes—for the better—with the right therapist. Dr. L. Is first and foremost gentle and empathetic. She has helped me reframe my thinking and behavior towards life stressors, triggers, and curve balls. With the right tools and guidance from her, and stepping in with the best mindset, I have evolved into the best version of myself and have transformed my life for the better. I can’t thank her enough.

I feel very fortunate to work with Dr. Lotfalian and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist. She is a kind, warm, supportive and empathetic professional who provides a safe space to learn, grow and become a better version of yourself. She has been a calming force in my life and not only provides insightful feedback, but also gives me the tools to better effect the changes I’d like to see.

Dr. Lotfalian has been a bright light in my life. After a series of traumatic events in my life, her clinical perspective/feedback helped me find my inner balance once again. Her deep active listening skills, validation, mentorship, and quite frankly, just very honest feedback and conversations were lifesavers to me in a very dark year of my life. I would not have emerged from it without her expertise.

I'm fortunate to have found Dr. Lotfalian through a friend's recommendation. During our time together, I have been able to process and move through complex emotions and experiences. She leads with empathy and I trust her clinical perspective.

This is about couple therapy for my wife and I. Dr. Lotfalian is a kind, perceptive and skilled therapist. She helped us move through very challenging times. We are the strongest as a couple we have ever been. She is also very proactive about helping us with referrals for individual therapy and parenting resources. Highly recommend working with her.

It’s rare to come across a therapist who is as committed to helping their patients as Dr. Lotfalian. The pedigree and accolades are all there, but more importantly, she leads with empathy and a genuine passion to help me grow.

Barely spoke in our sessions, seems very young and inexperienced. I wouldn't recommend her.