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Online therapist

Harout "Harry" Ohannessian

Therapist focused on family and relationship support

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Arabic, Armenian
Format
Online sessions

About Harout

Harout "Harry" Ohannessian is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside relationship and stress issues. He speaks English, Arabic, and Armenian and brings 11 years of clinical experience in California. Harry aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or big life changes find steadier ground in themselves and their relationships.

He works with adults, couples, and families to identify patterns that cause pain.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be straightforward and relational, with an emphasis on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. That clarity helps people feel more in control and less stuck. Harry draws from several therapy methods to match what each person needs.

He uses psychodynamic ideas to trace roots of distress, and also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build practical skills for managing thoughts and emotions. He incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when stronger emotion regulation is needed. His training also includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support relationship work and motivation for change.

He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles. In sessions, Harry aims to listen carefully and help clients try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging as options for meeting and collaborating on goals.

Approach-driven online therapy for relationships and stress

Harry uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships, helping clients notice and change patterns that cause conflict or distance. This approach is useful for couples and family work where connection and trust are central.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. CBT provides concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. When strong emotion regulation is needed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are added to teach distress tolerance and self-soothing skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. Together you can adjust the plan as therapy progresses to find what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people connect from home, fit sessions into busy schedules, and follow up between meetings. The variety of formats supports ongoing work on relationships, stress, and daily coping skills.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist address?
Harry works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on paranoia, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends empathic listening with active skill teaching. Therapy combines understanding past patterns with practical strategies to manage emotions and improve relationships.
How long has he practiced?
He has been practicing psychotherapy since 2014, which amounts to 11 years of clinical experience in California.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with license number CA LMFT 127908 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Arabic, and Armenian.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats do sessions use and how are they charged?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Arabic, Armenian

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