With great enthusiasm, I introduce myself to PMHW’s team as a doctoral intern in clinical psychology. I was born in Armenia and raised in Southern California. I have had the good fortune to pursue my calling as a therapist at Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology, in sunny Southern California!

As a therapist, I am here to listen to all aspects of my clients’ lives, whether they are good, bad, or somewhere in between. I am eager to get to know my clients and to help them achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. My practice is primarily based on emotion-focused therapy (EFT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy (PsychoD). I firmly believe that clients are not one-size-fits-all and deserve treatments that are tailored to their unique needs and concerns. My approach is always client-centered, and I strive to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey.

During my training, I had the opportunity to work in a University Counseling setting and a community mental health clinic, where I served a diverse range of cases and demographics. I also dedicated an entire training year to providing therapy in the Armenian language. This experience has instilled in me a deep understanding of multicultural issues and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which I carry with me in my work with clients and colleagues.