- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
- Solution-focused steps
About Naira
Naira Karapetyan is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 12 years of experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family issues, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, burnout, and mood concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring life patterns and early influences. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and find immediate steps forward.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for what matters most and suggests exercises that can be tried between meetings. That may include behavioral experiments, tracking thoughts and feelings, or specific steps for better sleep and stress management.
She brings experience working with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and issues that follow abuse. Naira pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes relationships, self-esteem, and career concerns. She also works with people facing codependency, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and first responder stress.
People looking for help with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, seasonal affective disorder, or questions about life purpose can expect focused, practical sessions. She offers coaching-style support for career and life transitions alongside clinical approaches. Sessions are conducted in English and based in California.
If someone is considering a first session, she asks clients to choose an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems in place. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns through practical exercises and short experiments. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape present reactions, which can help with longstanding relationship and self-esteem issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean using CBT techniques for specific symptoms while also exploring deeper patterns with psychodynamic ideas as needed.
This therapist’s session formats should be confirmed before booking. Please check the current online session options when selecting the See online therapy options button. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people use tools and worksheets between appointments to practice new skills.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are conversational and goal-focused, combining practical exercises with reflective exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as an LMFT in California.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and works with clients from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.