Female Therapists in Newbury Park, CA

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or relationship problems that make you feel stuck? Do you feel alone in your relationships and struggle with communication, emotional connection, trust, and lack of physical intimacy? Do you want to break negative patterns in your relationships? Are you looking to rediscover love or are experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce, chronic illness, or transitions in your life? In a safe place, with warmth, empathy, and openness, I can help you take control of your life to make meaningful changes. I will support you to feel empowered and whole again.

Most of my early experience is with elementary-aged children and adolescents providing individual and family therapy. My later experience in private practice has led me to work with adults who are navigating life transitions, and parenting challenges or adults who present with stress, anxiety, and depression. I also work with young adults navigating adulthood, existential crisis, and relationships. I am a very active participant in therapy. I focus on providing an affirming and safe space for all my clients with the intent of developing a strong therapeutic relationship.

Life can bring with it many challenges. It is at those times that we find ourselves in need of guidance and support. I have helped people work through those tough times, getting them back on the right path and helping them take control of their lives. Though it may be a difficult step to take, entering therapy can have a lasting, positive effect on your life. Sometimes things creep up all of a sudden and other times it is an issue that you've been dealing with for a long time. Either way, I am here to help.

Welcome to my practice! Deciding to seek psychotherapy is a significant step, and I commend your courage in taking it. My practice welcomes a diverse clientele, including adults, couples, families, and individuals of all ages, from children to teens. I am here to support you through challenges such as anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, depression, grief, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, or significant life changes. I ensure a culturally sensitive, adaptable approach, tailoring my methods to each client. Fluent in Armenian and Farsi, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment for healing and growth.

I believe in a collaborative, Strengths-based, Psychodynamic approach that starts with searching for the root of what you're struggling with. Once we understand ourselves and our contexts better, we are more equipped to find resolutions or relief in the here and now. We will work towards your goals in a way that feels productive yet not overwhelming. Throughout our time, I will tailor my approach to best fit you and your goals. I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions—we just need to unlock the toolkit and integrate it into our daily lives, and I'm here to help!

I believe that your comfort and authenticity are the foundation for our work together. We begin with building a good rapport and direction for our work. It's within this safe space that true growth and self-reflection begin to bloom. Reaching your desired outcome in therapy is important to me. Together, we delve into the depths of your challenges using the Acceptance Commitment Therapy Model.

Most of the time, we live our lives comfortably without interruption until one day when something shifts. It may be a health crisis or death of a loved one. Or perhaps it is a job loss or breakup of an intimate engagement. Or perhaps you wake up to realize that there is no passionate engagement in your life. Whatever the cause, suddenly the landscape of your life has changed and you set out to chart a new course.