Anita Harutunian
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical background. I have worked with clients in navigating crisis, addiction, isolation, anxiety, life transitions, and unresolved conflict.
To experience, and be with another human being through the process of struggle, change, and healing is the greatest reward for me as a therapist.
I provide safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward when dealing with clients' challenges to help them build resilience and move toward meaningful change. I advocate a philosophy of acceptance, compassion, empathy, and a respectful, non-judgmental style with all my clients. Through open and honest conversations my clients gain insight into their thoughts patterns, emotions, and past experiences to cultivate deeper insight and self-awareness. To experience, and be with another human being through the process of struggle, change, and healing is the greatest reward for me as a therapist.
First session
It takes a lot of courage and determination to make the first step toward getting into therapy. In the first session, I focus on gathering information about your reason for seeking therapy, your current challenges and goals, as well as answering any questions you might have. Together we will begin to bridge the gap between where you are now, and the most authentic empowered version of yourself.
Strengths
I bring a compassionate, holistic, and non-judgmental approach to therapy and use proven techniques to work on mutually agreed-upon objectives. I foster a trusting and strong therapeutic alliance through empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard for each client.
Ideal clients
I support clients in navigating crisis, addiction, isolation, anxiety, life transitions, and unresolved conflict by providing a judgment-free space where they can openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This supportive environment helps my clients feel validated, empowering them to explore difficult emotions. My approach is integrative and holistic helping clients build resilience, strengthen insight, and move toward meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach is client centered focusing on evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I collaboratively work with my clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that are contributing to their difficulties to improve emotional regulation and coping skills.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 46980