- Motivational interviewing
- Substance use support
- Stress and anxiety
About Ani
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and motivational interviewing to help people make practical changes. She focuses on understanding how substance use, past hurt, and relationship patterns affect daily life. Sessions aim to build coping skills, increase motivation, and strengthen confidence.
Ani also helps people address related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. She pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation and helps clients find steps forward that feel manageable.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. She listens for each person’s goals and adjusts strategies to fit their situation. Progress is treated as a series of small, practical changes rather than a single quick fix.
Sessions are conducted in English and Armenian for people located in California. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to ensure they match their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Armenian
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Ani works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and motivational interviewing. Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and exercises you can use between sessions to manage symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and builds internal motivation for recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ani will talk with you about your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you progress. That collaboration helps shape which techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can focus on their work between appointments. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep consistent momentum while tailoring the cadence and techniques to each person's life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ani address?
Ani works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports concerns like panic, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based techniques and motivational interviewing to set achievable steps and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including extensive work as a substance abuse counselor. That history informs how she approaches recovery and relapse prevention.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT, practicing in California. Please confirm any location-specific details when scheduling.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients. Sessions are provided to people located in California.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing before you begin.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you get in touch
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