- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Solution-Focused steps
About Naira
Naira Karapetyan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and anger. She also supports people facing mood disorders, parenting strain, career questions, and life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now, and works with people to set clear goals. Sessions often include conversations about thought patterns and behavior, and may use focused techniques to change unhelpful habits.
Naira draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. She also uses Psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps break problems into small, manageable steps that feel doable between sessions.
She aims to help people reduce intense reactions, improve communication, and sleep and function better day to day. Clients with anger concerns might learn specific skills for cooling down, speaking up without escalating, and repairing relationships after a blow-up.
Naira works in English and practices in California as an LMFT. Her style is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to emotional patterns and everyday routines. To get started, she asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Naira uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises, short experiments to try between meetings, and clear steps to reduce reactive responses like anger.She also uses Psychodynamic ideas to explore how earlier experiences influence current feelings and patterns. That work can help people recognize repeated reactions and then choose different responses in relationships and at work.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-based CBT, deeper psychodynamic reflection, or brief solution-focused steps for immediate relief.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a workday, cut travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Online work can support steady practice of skills, clearer plans for cooling down during anger, and more consistent follow-through between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, anger, mood disorders, parenting strain, and related issues including PTSD and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses conversation to spot patterns and teach skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience to her work with clients in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.