Yasmin Saudi, LCSW
Psychotherapy in-person in Los Angeles and virtually across California
Sometimes as we slow down and turn inward, we may find that introspection can cause turbulence. And when it becomes unbearable, we return to what we know — the same patterns and cycles that keep us stuck.
For many of us, breaking free from those cycles isn't something we can do alone. It requires the steady, supportive presence of a trusted other; someone to stay with you in the discomfort while you keep going deeper.
"It is a joy to be hidden, and a disaster not to be found."
— D.W. Winnicott
About Me
I earned my undergraduate degree from New York University and spent my twenties working in film, television, and media before transitioning into mental health.
I completed my MSW at California State University, Long Beach in 2022, preceded by over five years of clinical work with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, unhoused populations, and substance use treatment. I hold post-graduate training in psychoanalytic and trauma-focused therapies.
As a Black woman of African American and Afro-Latina heritage, I integrate lived experience with clinical training where it serves the work. I have a particular focus on the Black community and on clients navigating BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ identities; that said, I welcome patients of all backgrounds and identities into my practice.
Education and Training
BA, NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, 2013
MSW, California State University Long Beach, 2022
Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies One Year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program, 2026
My Approach
We begin by getting to know each other. From there, we work together to name what is causing you stress, how you cope with it, and what you hope to change. This is the foundation: a relationship rooted in trust and curiosity.
Because this work can surface difficult material, I weave in practical, body-centered tools, grounded in trauma-informed and somatic frameworks, to help us stay regulated and steady as we move through it.
Gradually, we'll begin to explore the unconscious patterns and relational histories that shape how you move through the world today. Often we find that anxiety, depression, and trauma are entangled with your family of origin, your identity, your culture; with histories that began long before you.
I defer to the uniqueness of each person while honoring the systems, histories, and cultural dynamics that underpin all of our experiences. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and I make space for the many ways race, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, and class show up, both in the room and outside of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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$200 for 50-minute individual sessions. I can provide superbills for insurance reimbursement.
A limited number of sliding scale spots are available.
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I require 48 hours notice for all cancellations or you will be responsible for the full session fee.
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I offer once weekly sessions at minimum. I find that frequency of contact and consistency lead to better outcomes.
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That depends on many things but I tend to see clients long term— at least a year. It took a long time for you to get here, so it might take a while to get where you want to be.
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If you are under significant financial stress, these are great options for free or low-cost therapy:
Contact
Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Email me at yasmin@yasminsauditherapy.com or give me a call at 818-925-8623
