Kaneeza

Dr Kaneeza Lafir

Clinical Psychologist

“I am an experienced licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst working with children, adults, couples, families, & Veterans.”

About Me

As an experienced licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst, I offer a dedicated space for children, adults, couples, families, and Veterans. I help clients explore the deeper roots of their challenges, fostering lasting change. We can work together to understand complex feelings and patterns, building resilience. My approach creates a supportive, reflective environment where all voices are heard. This can support your journey towards greater clarity and well-being.

Approach

Sessions start with gentle curiosity and focused listening, attuned to each person's history and current challenges to create a safe, collaborative way forward. I work from Norwalk and offer care in English and Sinhalese, both in-person and online, making continuity between sessions practical and accessible. Through careful assessment, reflective dialogue, and pragmatic interventions we track patterns, manage trauma-related symptoms, and support decision-making around relationships, career, or parenting. Those navigating loss, burnout, or complex family dynamics often find this steady, thoughtful pace useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Organisational Psychology

    A branch of psychology applied to the workplace, addressing employee well-being, performance, leadership, and team dynamics.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

American Psychological Association (APA)

Member

Qualifications

Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada CA

Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA

Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA

Service Areas

Kaneeza Lafir Psychological Services Inc

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States

Norwalk, United States