About Me

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I am passionate about providing mental health support to my clients by bridging the generational gaps in mental health between immigrants and their 1st, 1.5, or 2nd generation children. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I am a 2nd generation Armenian woman dedicated to offering culturally and trauma informed therapy. From an early age, I noticed my immigrant parents and grandparents’ persistence in instilling their cultural roots in our family. I often observed my elders responding to the world around them with fear and extra caution, which sparked my curiosity regarding the impact that assimilation and acculturation have on individuals and their family dynamics. 

I take a compassionate, yet direct approach when working with clients who are navigating disordered eating, perfectionism, anxiety, body image, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. In addition to my private practice, I maintain a clinical position at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program. 

My experience in residential treatment (DTX/RTC) for substance abuse, and partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care for eating disorders has equipped me to provide effective mental health support throughout my clients' journeys in recovery. I understand that eating disorder recovery is not linear, and I'm here to guide my clients through the ebbs and flows of their experiences. 

I embrace intuitive eating and utilize a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to help clients explore their relationships with body image and food. I provide an integrative approach that is strength-based and person-centered to meet each client’s individual needs. My goal is to create a safe and inviting environment that facilitates recovery, personal growth, and self-compassion.