For over thirty years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions, and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples w
I believe we all live in a world of stories: The meaning we attach to these stories, become the template of how we feel about ourselves. What is the meaning of these stories and how does this affect our mood and actions?
Therapy is a creative and supportive process of getting to know your true self, of re-authoring the old story and writing a
Your anxiety is like an opponent who knows you well, and is skilled at keeping you stuck. When you have anxiety or OCD, what feels like the right thing to do usually makes us feel even worse in the long-term. I will help you gain insight into the ways anxiety is misleading you and teach you methods to gain the upper hand. There are so many differen
Thank you for your interest in learning more about me. My name is Annie Varvaryan and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and cofounder and director of Couch Conversations Psychotherapy and Counseling, Inc. I practice throughout the state of California at this time through teletherapy services. Telehealth gives me the opportunity to reach out to
When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a master plan, or that sometimes stuff happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" I trust and respect your ability to make good choices and decisions, when you are able to pay attention
If you are seeing this site then I imagine you are seeking support or change or simply wanting to find out how to live a better life. My approach to helping clients is to begin developing a supportive, collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I utilize a model of treatment that utilizes attunement, empathy, and curiosity, and supports the integrati
I understand that it is feels vulnerable to look for help! But, making this first step, shows your strength and desire to overcome your present discomfort. My goal for every session is to help you make noticeable progress toward the changes that you want and deserve. Why live with pain when there is a way that you can overcome it!! You deserve to
I specialize in trauma, addictions and related issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, and dependency, Often childhood trauma shows up in symptoms of irritable, life dissatisfaction, feelings of overwhelm or fear, numbness or depression or loneliness and alienation from others. Addictions or compulsive behaviors are often symptoms of self-soo
My counseling style is collaborative and integrates Solution-Focused and Family Systems approaches. I am trained in EMDR, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, and am PrepareEnrich Certified. As a facilitator or teen groups, I have extensive training working with families dealing with conflict management and issues related to separation, divorce, and
My life experiences introduced me to a multitude of diverse cultural learning opportunities that are incorporated in the clinical work. I gravitate mostly towards the Psychodynamic and Positive psychology theories, tailoring my approach individually in order to enable clients to strive on their positive and creative energy, discover and develop the
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