Ani Asulyan

Eclectic

I utilize an eclectic treatment approach in my clinical practice, which allows me to tailor interventions to the unique needs, goals, and presenting concerns of each client rather than relying on a single theoretical orientation. My work integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems interventions, and psychodynamic or insight-oriented techniques when clinically appropriate. In practice, I use an eclectic framework to individualize treatment based on the client’s diagnosis, developmental stage, cultural background, motivation for treatment, and level of functioning. For example, with clients experiencing anxiety or depression, I often incorporate CBT-based cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation strategies. In relational or family-based concerns, I draw from systems theory to explore communication patterns, roles, boundaries, and attachment dynamics. For clients who benefit from strengths-based work, I integrate solution-focused interventions to support goal setting and reinforce adaptive coping. My experience using this approach has been especially effective in telehealth and outpatient settings, where flexibility and responsiveness to client needs are essential. I value the eclectic model because it supports a personalized, collaborative, and clinically responsive treatment process that promotes meaningful and sustainable change.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their strengths, build on what is already working, and develop practical steps toward their goals. This approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and especially helpful for concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life transitions. In my practice, I use techniques such as scaling questions, exception-finding, and goal-focused conversations to help clients recognize progress, increase confidence, and create meaningful change in a supportive and efficient way. I often integrate SFBT with other evidence-based approaches to ensure treatment is individualized to each client’s needs.

Compassion Focused

I use a Compassion-Focused approach to help clients develop greater self-awareness, reduce self-criticism, and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with themselves. This method is especially helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, shame, perfectionism, trauma-related distress, and low self-esteem. In my practice, I help clients recognize patterns of harsh self-judgment and replace them with self-compassion, emotional regulation skills, and more balanced ways of thinking. I often incorporate mindfulness, grounding strategies, and compassionate self-talk to support clients in managing difficult emotions and increasing resilience. This approach is integrated with other evidence-based methods to ensure treatment is personalized to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Trauma Informed Care

I have extensive experience utilizing a Trauma-Informed Care approach in both telehealth and outpatient settings with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In my practice, I prioritize creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment that recognizes the impact trauma can have on emotional regulation, relationships, behavior patterns, and overall functioning. I use trauma-informed principles by emphasizing safety, trust, empowerment, choice, and cultural sensitivity throughout the therapeutic process. This includes pacing treatment according to the client’s readiness, supporting emotional regulation skills, identifying trauma triggers, and helping clients develop effective coping strategies before processing difficult experiences. I also integrate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, grounding techniques, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to support stabilization and healing. My approach focuses on understanding behaviors and symptoms through the lens of past experiences rather than pathology alone, helping clients build resilience, regain a sense of control, and move toward meaningful recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work as an addiction specialist with adolescents and adults in both telehealth and outpatient settings. I use CBT to help clients identify the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, particularly as these patterns relate to substance use, cravings, relapse triggers, and maladaptive coping strategies. In my practice, I help clients recognize unhelpful thinking patterns such as all-or-nothing thinking, shame-based beliefs, minimization, and relapse-related cognitive distortions that may contribute to continued substance use. I use CBT interventions including trigger identification, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, coping skills development, relapse prevention planning, and thought-challenging techniques to support sustainable recovery. I also integrate CBT to help clients build healthier coping mechanisms for managing stress, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges that often co-occur with addiction. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, empowering clients to increase insight, strengthen accountability, and develop practical tools to support long-term sobriety and emotional wellness.