Naira Karapetyan, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Naira

Naira Karapetyan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and creates space for people to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she supports clients through that early work.

In sessions she focuses on practical ways to feel better day to day. She often uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.

Background and approach

She also draws from Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and from psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring patterns that get in the way. Her approach is flexible. She mixes short-term coaching with deeper exploration depending on what a person needs.

Conversations are direct but compassionate, aimed at helping clients notice what works and build on it. Naira brings 12 years of clinical experience as an LMFT, licensed in California (CA LMFT 109040). That background includes work with mood disorders, trauma and relationship issues.

She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, and multicultural concerns. Sessions may use practical exercises, problem-solving steps, and reflection on family patterns. Her style suits people who want clear strategies and honest conversation about change.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Psychological tools are described plainly and used to address specific problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple experiments and practices to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on building solutions from what already works in a person’s life; it is useful when someone wants quick, goal-driven progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs and then try approaches that fit those priorities. This is collaborative, so adjustments are made based on what helps most in real sessions.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide flexibility for busy days or when short check-ins are needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and accessible while using the therapeutic tools mentioned above in everyday life.

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.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be worked on here?

The practice addresses grief, stress and anxiety as well as depression, mood disorders, trauma and relationship issues. Additional focus areas include parenting, caregiver stress, codependency, and career or life purpose questions.

What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?

The style is practical and compassionate, combining goal-focused work with deeper reflection. Clients can expect clear steps for coping and time to notice patterns that influence behavior.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience includes work with mood disorders, trauma, and family-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

The clinician is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 109040, practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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