Anahita (Ana) Kashefi, LMFT

Welcome! My name is Ana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specialized in ketamine- and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. My clinical focus includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), depression, anxiety, relational and attachment-based challenges, and issues unique to creatives and those working in the arts. My approach is relational, attachment-informed, and depth-oriented, grounded in warmth, compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for the wisdom of the inner healing process. I work carefully and intentionally, helping clients access deeper insight, emotional flexibility, and meaningful change. I have spent the past four years working closely alongside Dr. Phil Wolfson, MD - one of the pioneers of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and the author of The Ketamine Papers. During this time, I have participated extensively in clinical KAP work and have had the privilege of co-leading trainings and educating physicians and therapists in ethical, effective psychedelic-assisted treatment. This long-term collaboration has deeply shaped my clinical approach, and I remain committed to carrying forward Dr. Wolfson’s legacy of rigor, integrity, and care in psychedelic psychotherapy, honoring both the clinical and sacred dimensions of this work. Earlier in my career, my fieldwork included working with children, families, and adults healing from trauma, abuse, and mood disorders. These experiences continue to inform my work today, particularly my attention to safety, attachment dynamics, and the nervous system - essential foundations for both traditional and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and for creating a container in which deep healing can unfold. I completed a post-master’s fellowship in couples and sex therapy at UCLA through the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST). My training integrated contemporary neuroscience and psychobiology with clinically sophisticated approaches to working with relational, sexual, and intimacy concerns. I support individuals and couples in deepening connection, gently addressing patterns that limit closeness, and cultivating more authentic, embodied, and emotionally attuned relationships. In addition to my clinical work, I am a trained musician and seasoned performer. Having lived a creative life myself, I understand the vulnerability, courage, and instability that often accompany creative pursuits. I work with artists and creatives to heal internal blocks, soften fear and self-doubt, and reconnect with the inner artist as an integrated part of identity, spirit, and self-expression. I am based in Marin County, California, and can offer in-person therapy  in the Bay Area. I also offer remote sessions across California, supporting individuals in the preparation, integration, and meaning-making aspects of psychedelic experiences. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Warmly, Ana