Randy Farhi , LCSW

Randy Farhi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. She specializes in helping people navigate addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depressive symptoms, and she also focuses on first responder issues, hoarding, infidelity, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Randy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the distinct needs and goals of each individual.

With a practice grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she emphasizes practical skills and collaborative goal-setting so clients can make meaningful changes at their own pace. Randy recognizes that seeking support takes courage, and she aims to empower clients through supportive guidance and clear, individualized strategies. Whether addressing patterns that contribute to addiction, repairing relationship strains, processing traumatic experiences, or working through mood-related difficulties, she provides steady professional support designed to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Randy prioritizes a personalized approach that respects each client s unique story and strengths while offering focused interventions to address current concerns and promote long-term well-being.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Therapy Options

Randy uses targeted, evidence-based approaches tailored to the concerns a client brings. Trauma-focused interventions concentrate on helping people process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily life, often through paced exploration and coping strategies that improve emotional regulation. Skills-based treatments for addictions and depression emphasize practical tools - such as developing healthier habits, building coping skills, and relapse prevention strategies - to support recovery and mood stability. Relational or couples-focused work addresses intimacy and relationship patterns, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate conflicts more constructively.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Randy collaborates with each client to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust plans so treatment fits the client's needs, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative process helps ensure the methods used are meaningful and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay engaged with treatment. Video calls and phone sessions allow for regular face-to-face conversations from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support between sessions and options for clients who need more immediate or discreet communication. These formats can make therapy more accessible and adaptable to busy schedules and changing needs.