Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Parenting and 3 more.
Gaia Akopian
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I help individuals to navigate the complexities of modern life, balancing responsibilities at work and home. I work with youth and adults, facing challenges related to intimacy, communication, or personal fulfillment. My ideal client can also be a parent, juggling the demands of raising children while maintaining their own well-being. Together we can explore a deeper understanding of self and emotions, desires to develop healthier coping mechanisms, build resilience, and enhance your self-esteem.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is about building rapport and an initial connection with the client. In our first session, we will talk about you and why you are seeking help, and how you feel in the present moment. I will navigate the process by asking questions to get to know you better and set individual goals for our therapeutic journey together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a therapist lies in the ability to facilitate healing and growth in clients by providing a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment. Through empathetic presence, compassionate understanding, non-judgmental acceptance, and trust-building skills, I help clients navigate their struggles, uncover their strengths, and tap into their innate resilience.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with young adults, athletes, college students, and adults committed to personal growth. I love working with adults faced with existential questions, faced with phases of life. I work with individuals who are seeking support in coping with grief and can benefit from compassionate approach to counseling.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
Other specialties
Addiction
Domestic Violence
Grief
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
GTEB
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is the science of human flourishing, the search for satisfaction and contentment that is with everyone's reach.
Humanistic
Humanistic Psychology supports the belief that humans, as individuals, are unique beings and should be recognized and treated as such. Humanistic Psychology focuses on each individual's potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.
Existential
Existential Psychotherapy focuses on the free will, self- determination, and the search for meaning-often centering on the individual rather than on their symptoms.
2 ratings with written reviews
October 7, 2025
I am grateful to Gaia Akopian for her help. She is a specialist who will listen carefully and help you set realistic goals for yourself.
Verified client, age 35-44
August 26, 2025
Knowledgeable about domestic violence issues