Therapeutic Approach & Qualifications

My Therapy Style

I know how vulnerable it can feel to start therapy with someone new. My hope is that from the moment we first connect, my warm, down-to-earth personality puts you at ease. While I do draw from different modalities, my natural style is what is called “humanistic,” which means I see you as a whole person with a natural drive to learn and grow. I believe we are all doing our best at any given moment with the tools we have, and as we learn more and gain the tools we need, we make better choices for ourselves.

I value authenticity, empathy, self-understanding, and compassion for yourself and others. Above all, I hold a non-judgmental stance in therapy. I deeply trust that you are always doing the best you can, even when things feel painful or stuck.

As Dr. Maya Angelou beautifully said: “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”

Training, Education, and Experience

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge.

In 2020, I began advanced specialization in couples therapy and completed the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship and a full year of EFT Core Skills training. In 2024, I became a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, a distinction that reflects extensive training, supervision, and clinical experience working with couples.

Professional Memberships

I am an active member of:

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT),
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT),
and Los Angeles Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (LACEFT).

Languages

I provide psychotherapy in English and Armenian.