Thank you for considering my counseling services. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Southern California. My training and experience range from working with adolescents and their families to individual adults coping with various symptoms and life transitions. Coming from a family that immigrated to California and navigated many life transitions and challenges, I developed an interest in the resiliency of the human spirit and the importance of a support system. Having learned from formal and informal processes, I enjoy collaborating with other individuals and empowering other fellow humans toward their healing. The interventions I use are derived and influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Family Systems and the Pscyh-education references from Existential Philosophy as well as the ongoing and growing body of work being produced by many in the fields of neuroscience and neuropsychology.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I consider the initial sessions with clients as informal interviews and introductions. Clients are encouraged to share what they seek to gain from counseling and ask any questions they may have. I take time to provide feedback and review the risks and benefits of treatment, confidentiality and limits of confidentiality including how I manage urgent and emergent calls. I like to learn about their day-to-day and how they manage their stress as well as about their support systems. After a few sessions, I discuss a general treatment plan including treatment goals, the potential time frame for meeting goals and overall fit. I may also provide referrals to other providers if I feel a client's needs are beyond my scope.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients who seek counseling, tend to be proactive, introspective and appreciative of personal development. I don't consider myself an expert when working with clients. I consider myself a support and a guide in supporting clients reconnect with their thoughts, feelings and behaviors healthily. When working with couples or families, my role is to facilitate healthy, productive and supportive dialogue so that all clients can identify and work toward problem-solving. I only accept couples and families in person and not through telehealth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Individual Adult Clients. Couple and Families in person sessions only.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I generally derive interventions from CBT, Trauma Informed, Grief and Loss Recovery Informed, Addiction Recovery 12 Steps Informed , Family Systems Modalities as well as Solution Focused , Positive Psychology and general Psych Education including neuroscience based brain health related resources.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 10, 2025
I've been a client of Naira's for years and I feel so comfortable bringing all sorts of issues to her and know that she will also come from a place of deep empathy and understanding for my individual perspective. Naira has a very personal approach and gets to the root of the problem by knowing your history, values, and personality. She is also very solution oriented in her approach and always gives me tools to make progress on my own.
May 20, 2025
Amazing therapist! Truly respects her patient (me) and helps me navigate my mental health in a positive way for long term results.
April 25, 2025
Naira has been extremely helpful on my journey! I am so grateful for her intrinsic knowledge and how it has been such a help in the last year and half. Her insight and ability to open my eyes and mind about things I would not always be willing to do on my own while allowing me to feel comfortable along the way. Naira has empowered me to make decisions on my own that are beneficial and meaningful to my mental health and life. She has been a great support and resource for me improving my life.