Last edited 02/05/2026

Headshot of Ms. Shay Azarafza Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ms. Shay Azarafza

She / Her / Hers

Not Accepting New Clients
In Person in Irvine
Online in California
Headshot of Ms. Shay Azarafza Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderMiddle Eastern/North AfricanHeterosexualSpiritualMillennial, Immigrant / 1st Generation American
Location
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Specialties
Specializes in
Abuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthCodependencyCommunication issuesPhobias & fears
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyWork StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentitySocial AnxietyAcademic challengesADHDAddictionBody image issuesBullyingCaregiver stress & supportCultural adjustmentFamily issuesIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesSuicidal ideationTrauma
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesCulturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyIntegrative TherapyProlonged Exposure TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
EnglishPersian
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)Health NetLyra HealthMHN Coventry PsychOptum
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$280
Family Therapy:$220
Couples Counseling:$200
Individual Therapy:$180
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 101928
Training/CertificationsC-DBT
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, 2021
San Diego State University, Master of Arts, Clinical Social Worker, 2017
UC San Diego, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Ms. Shay Azarafza, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.