- Psychodynamic approach
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Harout
Harout "Harry" Ohannessian is a California LMFT with 11 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief, trauma and related concerns. He speaks English, Arabic and Armenian and draws on several therapy styles to help people manage difficult feelings and patterns.
Harry uses a psychodynamic foundation to help people understand how past experiences affect present behavior. He listens for repeating patterns and works with clients to name the emotions and beliefs that drive their reactions. That can make it easier to change how a person responds when anger or frustration rise.
He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach practical skills. These approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and on learning coping strategies for intense emotions. Motivational interviewing and client-centered methods appear in his work when people want support making concrete changes.
Clients can expect a mix of talking and skills practice. Sessions tend to focus on clarifying goals, identifying triggers, and rehearsing different ways to respond to conflict or stress. The aim is to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase control over reactions rather than promising sudden change.
Harry trained at Antioch University Los Angeles where he earned an MA in Clinical Psychology. He also holds a BA in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles. His background shapes a practical, relational style that balances insight with skill building.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Harry uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. This helps when anger or hurt come from feeling misunderstood or not valued. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change the thoughts that fuel angry responses, and on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize insight, skills practice, or both, and the plan is adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in real-life settings and bring up issues that happen between sessions for immediate discussion.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Arabic, Armenian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, trauma and related concerns such as grief and intimacy issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He starts from a psychodynamic approach to understand patterns from the past and also uses CBT and DBT techniques to teach practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been practicing psychotherapy since 2014, giving him about 11 years of experience.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and works in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Arabic, and Armenian.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.