My Approach To Therapy
Our life experiences can shape us however they do not have to define us. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I help clients make sense of their past while moving forward and creating practical changes in the here and now. I operate from an understanding that safety is established in the connections we foster with others and find that the therapeutic relationship is essential to this process. With this in mind, I place a great deal of emphasis on our collaboration and model authenticity, empathy, and a non-judgemental stance within the therapy space.
Most importantly, I find that the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to improving the quality of our lives. I work with clients to help them explore parts of themselves that may be interfering with their growth and development. Oftentimes this can manifest in the form of unhelpful behaviors, unhealthy ways of coping, or clinical disorders (i.e., depression, anxiety). You are the author of your own life and I see my role as a guide to helping you uncover what has been keeping you from thriving.
I work primarily through an attachment, emotion-focused, and relational based framework, however understand that there are clients who would benefit from skills based interventions which is why I am also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I find that having this integrative approach is helpful in serving a wide range of presenting concerns that clients may come in with.
Training & Education
Since 2017 I have worked in community mental health and university counseling settings where I had the privilege in providing care to a broad and diverse range of clients and presenting concerns.
I received my PsyD in clinical psychology from Loma Linda University after completing an APA-accredited internship at University of Southern California (USC) Counseling and Mental Health.
I then continued on to complete my post-doctoral residency in a dual position between USC’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) and USC’s Counseling and Mental Health.
A more extensive overview of my clinical experience can be viewed here.
Internship
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University of Southern California (USC) Counseling and Mental Health
Residency
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Dual Position: USC's Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) & USC's Counseling and Mental Health
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Areas of Specialty
Trauma & PTSD
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- Sexual Assault
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- Interpersonal Violence & Abuse
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- Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
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- Childhood Abuse and/or Neglect
Depression
Grief & Loss
Cultivating Self Esteem & Self Confidence
Relationship Concerns
Anxiety
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- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
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- Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder
Emotion Regulation
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Professional & Personal Growth
Adjustment Issues Amongst Immigrants
Armenian Speaking Population
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Emerging Adults in their 20s and 30s
Trauma & PTSD
- Sexual Assault
- Interpersonal Violence & Abuse
- Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
- Childhood Abuse and/or Neglect
Depression
Grief & Loss
Cultivating Self Esteem & Self Confidence
Relationship Concerns
Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder
Emotion Regulation
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Professional & Personal Growth
Adjustment Issues Amongst Immigrants
Armenian Speaking Population
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Emerging Adults in their 20s and 30s
Areas of Specialty
Trauma & PTSD
- Sexual Assault
- Interpersonal Violence & Abuse
- Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
- Childhood Abuse and/or Neglect
Depression
Grief & Loss
Cultivating Self Esteem & Self Confidence
Relationship Concerns
Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder
Anger Management
Emotion Regulation
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Professional & Personal Growth
Adjustment Issues Amongst Immigrants
Armenian Speaking Population
College Students & Emerging Adults
Therapy Space
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Office Building
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Waiting Area/Lobby
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Hours of Operation*
Monday 9AM – 5PM
Tuesday 9AM – 5PM
Thursday 9AM – 5PM
Friday 9AM – 5PM
*by appointment only
Hours of Operation*
Monday 9AM – 5PM
Tuesday 9AM – 5PM
Thursday 9AM – 5PM
Friday 9AM – 5PM
*by appointment only
Professional Affiliations
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ARMENIAN AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (AAMHA)
Advisor
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