Victoria Makaryan, Licensed Professional Counselor
Metairie, Louisiana
Verified
My Approach to Therapy
Living with the weight of past traumas can feel like being trapped in a loop, where old wounds surface in unexpected moments, making it hard to find peace. You may feel disconnected from loved ones, overwhelmed by emotions, or uncertain about why certain situations evoke such strong reactions. It can be exhausting to navigate daily life when feelings of hurt, fear, or sadness keep creeping in. You may long to feel safe, understood, and fully present, but it seems just out of reach.
Together, we’ll explore your emotions in a supportive space, helping you feel more at ease and better able to navigate them. By connecting with your emotions and understanding your inner world, you’ll gain clarity and control. Over time, this process fosters self-connection and strengthens relationships, allowing you to live with greater ease and confidence.
You don’t have to struggle alone. I will help you navigate your challenges so you can heal and grow. With support, progress happens faster—and you deserve to feel better. Take the first step toward change today. I’m here to listen, guide, and help you move forward. Reach out now; your well-being matters.
My Practice & Services
Therapy shouldn’t feel like an endless cycle of analyzing the past without making real progress. I offer a compassionate, interactive space for individuals and couples who are ready to break free from exhausting emotional patterns, repair trust, and rebuild true closeness.
Rather than just giving advice, we work together to uncover what’s driving your triggers, soften your protective walls, and restore a deep sense of safety within yourself and your relationships. You won’t just sit and talk—you will gain practical, everyday tools to quiet anxiety, stop repetitive arguments, and communicate with ease.
I provide specialized online therapy for clients across Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Nevada. Whenever you are ready for things to feel lighter, reach out by text, call, or email to schedule your free consultation.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Trauma, chronic stress, and past wounds don't just stay in the past—they live in your body. Whether you're dealing with the lingering effects of sexual abuse, emotional neglect, panic attacks, or PTSD, you don't have to stay stuck in survival mode.
I help you move past the constant anxiety, sudden triggers, and physical tension of feeling "on guard." Instead of just talking in circles, we work directly with your mind and nervous system to soothe fear, file away painful memories, and quiet the internal noise.
You’ll gain a steady sense of inner safety, deeper sleep, and the freedom to feel present in your life and relationships again. We move at a pace that feels completely comfortable for you. Reach out by text, call, or email today to start your free consultation.
My Therapy Focus
I help individuals and couples work through past hurts, rebuild trust, and feel closer and more connected again. I often work with trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, and low self-confidence.
In our sessions, we'll go at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we'll l look at the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and help you understand them in a new way. My goal is to help you feel steadier, clearer, and more confident, both in yourself and in your relationships.
Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed
Seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. It takes courage to look inward, face the parts of yourself that hurt, and want something better for your life and relationships. We all carry experiences that shape how we see ourselves and others. Therapy is a place to understand those experiences and free yourself from old patterns of shame or self-blame. You don't have to carry it all alone. Healing begins when you decide you're worth the effort.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
AdultsElders
Groups I Work With
I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, emotional distance, or self-doubt. Many of my clients are busy professionals trying to balance demanding careers with relationships and family life, often feeling overwhelmed or disconnected along the way. I also work with couples raising children who want to improve communication, reduce conflict, and feel more like a team again. A large part of my work involves individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating different cultures, expectations, and identities—while also carrying past experiences that may still affect how you relate to yourself and others. What’s important to me is creating a space where you feel understood without needing to explain everything from the beginning. I take a thoughtful, structured approach to help you make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, so you can move out of repeating patterns, feel more secure in yourself, and build stronger, more connected relationships.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyAttachment IssuesBreakupBullyingCodependency / Dependency
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotion Focused Couples TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)
Industries & Communities
BIPOCLGBTQ+Military/Law Enforcement