About Payam
Payam Kade meets people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or low self-esteem. He writes plainly and listens closely so people can talk about what matters most. Payam speaks English and Persian and practices in California as an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist.
He has 26 years of experience supporting people through hard moments. He focuses on making sessions a calm place to sort thoughts and feelings.
How Payam works
Conversations are direct and judgment-free. Payam helps people name what's happening, try small changes, and build stronger coping skills for everyday life. Over his career Payam has worked with concerns such as depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship problems.
He also helps people managing chronic pain or illness, dealing with abandonment, and navigating separation or divorce. Other areas he addresses include control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Sessions emphasize practical steps alongside listening.
Payam wants people to leave with clearer choices and some doable next steps. He supports clients who are figuring out forgiveness, rebuilding after infidelity, or facing midlife questions. People often come seeking relief from anxiety, steadier self-esteem, or help after traumatic events.
Payam draws on his long experience to tailor the pace and topics to each person. He offers in-person care in California and provides services in English and Persian.
What Payam works with
The areas below are the ones Payam selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English, Persian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Payam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in session. One common approach helps people break down anxious or intrusive thoughts into manageable steps and build coping skills to reduce daily distress. Another approach focuses on trauma and abuse, helping a person tell their story, process painful memories, and practice new ways of responding to triggers.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Payam works with each person to find methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay useful and focused.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different rhythms of life. Video calls let people work face-to-face when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving between sessions, and flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.
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