- Grief and loss
- CBT and IFS methods
- Family of origin focus
About Naira
Naira Karapetyan is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and issues that trace back to family of origin patterns.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on current struggles and the patterns that keep them repeating. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice how early relationships influence present choices.
Naira also uses solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and Internal Family Systems ideas to map inner parts people notice in emotional moments. In sessions she blends these approaches to match what a person needs for their immediate concerns and longer-term understanding.
Clients can expect a therapist who prioritizes clear, plain talk and specific strategies. She helps people identify small changes that make daily life more manageable. She also works through relational patterns that began in childhood and still affect adult choices.
Naira practices in California and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Many sessions draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers practical steps to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching skills to shift thinking and routine behaviors.Psychodynamic-informed work helps identify how early family relationships shape current choices and reactions. This approach is useful for people who want to understand recurring relationship patterns or family of origin issues that influence adult life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then combine methods to suit immediate needs and longer-term exploration. This is a collaborative process aimed at making sessions relevant and practical.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because available formats are not specified here. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or quieter parts of their day more effectively.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Additional areas include parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines straightforward conversation with practical tools. Sessions focus on patterns in the present and links to earlier family experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including grief, anxiety, and relationship problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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