About

Hi there, I'm Ani! Hello, my name is Ani Kirakosyan. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT100264). In my practice, I take a collaborative and individualized approach to providing therapy. I believe that each person's experience is unique and requires tailored interventions to help them reach their goals. I draw on several evidence-based strategies to create the most effective treatment plans for my clients. These include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. My approach My primary theoretical approach is CBT, which is a goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, then helping clients to modify them with more constructive alternatives. I also use DBT to emphasize mindfulness techniques and to develop healthy coping skills to help manage distress. ACT is an experiential approach that I use to encourages clients to accept and work with their thoughts, feelings and experiences as opposed to trying to fight against them. I also like to use psychodynamic therapy to look at how unconscious thought processes, emotions and early childhood experiences can influence current behaviors. Lastly, I implement solution-focused brief therapy to help individuals focus on ways to move forward in life by finding what works and building on it. My focus I typically work with adults dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress management and life transitions. I am experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have a special interest in providing culturally competent therapy. I strive to provide an accepting and safe environment to help my clients reach their goals. My communication style My style is warm and empathetic, but also direct and honest.