Directory

Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA) Directory of Therapists And Other Professionals

Mental Health Professionals And Other Providers, With Varying Specialties, All Available For Referrals Unless Otherwise Noted (In Alpha Order). All Members Of AAHMA Affiliate Members Clearly Noted.

*all Associates (AMFT, ASW) and Assistants (Psych.) therapists are under supervision by a licensed professional


Anita Avedian, LMFT

818-426-2495
Location(s): Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Woodlandhills, and Hollywood
Specialties: Anger management, social anxiety, and Bipolar disorder
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western dialect) and English
Insurance: Harrington Health
Sliding scale: Not offered

Emilia Nazarian Broberg, MS, BCBA

ebroberg@ballsbridge.com

844-427-8834
http://www.ballsbridgebcs.com/
Locations: Altadena
Specialties: Children, adolescents, ASD
Languages spoken: Armenian, Farsi, and English
Insurance: Accepted
Sliding scale: Offered


Adrine Avetyan Benlian, LMFT

818-934-1184
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Anxiety, substance abuse, and depression
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western and Eastern dialects) and English
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Offered

Jack Ayvazian, PhD

818-388-4108
Location(s): North Hollywood
Specialties: Neuropsychological testing for learning disabilities, brain injury, and dementia
Languages spoken: Armenian and English
Insurance: Taken
Sliding scale: Offered

Shant Boyadjian, MFT

818-850-1774
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Adult males, anxiety
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western dialect) and English
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Not offered

Lusine Dzhimbashyan, LMFT

northridgecounselingctr@outlook.com
(818)626-8531
Location(s): Northridge
Specialties: Domestic Violence – Adults
Insurance: Medical 
Sliding scale: Offered

Alissa Der Sarkissian

alissadersark@gmail.com
818-429-1326
Specialties: Ph.D. Clinical Counseling and School Psychology, M.Ed. candidate (available for consultation)
Languages spoken: Unknown
Insurance: Unknown
Sliding scale: Unknown


George Gharibian, PhD

drgharibian@gmail.com
818-570-2255
Specialties: Adults, anxiety
Languages spoken: Persian, Armenian (Eastern dialect)
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Unknown


Armineh “Amy” Gourgian, LMFT

818-970-5245
Location(s): Glendale, Pasadena
Specialties: Couples (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and depression/anxiety (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western and Eastern dialects), Farsi, and English
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Offered

Anna Grigorian-Routon, MS Counseling Psychology/Psy.D. (ABD)

agrigorian-routon@calbaptist.edu
951-343-3947
cbuonline.edu
Specialties: Children and bullying prevention-issues (available for consultation)
Languages spoken: Unknown
Insurance: Unknown
Sliding scale: Unknown


Taline Guevrekian, Psy.D. Candidate

626-487-1744
Specialties: Clinical psychology
Languages Spoken: Armenian, French and English
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a

Minas Harutunian (Psy.D.)

(818) 415-4183
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Adults and older adults. Depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, work, and home problems.
Languages Spoken: Armenian & English
Insurance: Cigna
Sliding scale: Offered

Ira Heilveil, PhD

818-275-2587
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Autism
Languages spoken: English
Insurance: Anthem, Blue Shield, Magellan, TriCare
Sliding scale: Unknown
 

Alice Kaakijian, MFCC (Retired – available for consult)

818-548-5437
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Counseling psychology
Languages Spoken: Armenian and English
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a

Shakeh Kaftarian, Ph.D.

Location(s): Calabasas, CA
Research Psychologist: Gender and women, and prevention of substance abuse

Sona Hovsepian, LCSW

sona.hovsepian@va.gov
818-891-7711 ex. 36130
Locations: Glendale and North Hills
Specialties: Families, Addiction, Veterans
Languages spoken: Armenian (Eastern dialect), and English
Insurance: No
Sliding scale: Offered


Alice Kevork, LMFT

818-419-2409
Location(s): Pasadena
Specialties: parenting (Positive Discipline Facilitator), couples (Premarital Prepare and Enrich Counseling), and anger management
Languages spoken: Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, and English
Insurance: Aetna PPO
Sliding scale: Offered

Jane Mahakian, Ph.D

Drjane@alzheimerscarearmenia.org
949-212-4105
www.alzheimerscarearmenia.org
Specialties: Geriatrics and family
Languages spoken: Armenian (Eastern dialect) and English
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Not offered


Violet Mesrkhani, Ph.D., Psychologist

626-403-3040
Harmony Psychotherapy, Inc. 
Location(s):Glendale
Languages: Armenian (Eastern), English, German
Specialties: Children, parenting, play therapy 
Insurance: Out of network provider 
Sliding scale: Offered

Karina Markosian, PsyD

818-553-3818
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Geriatric
Languages spoken: Armenian and English
Insurance: Taken
Sliding scale: Offered

Ofelia Oundjian AMFT (available for consult)

ooundjian@gusd.net
818-241-3111
GUSD.net
Specialties: Children & Adolescents, Parenting 
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western & Eastern dialect) and English


Laura Ourfalian, MSW (available for consult)

lourfalian@gusd.net
818-241-3111
GUSD.net
Specialties: Adolescents and Youth
Languages spoken: Armenian (Western dialect) and English


Stella Petros, LCSW

spetroslcsw@yahoo.com
818-469-0620
Specialties: Adults
Languages spoken: Armenian (Eastern dialect) and English
Insurance: MHN, Cigna
Sliding scale: Offered


Charles Pilavian, PsyD

213-738-2144
Location(s): Los Angeles
Specialties: Police psychology, neuropsychology, and psychological testing
Languages spoken: Armenian and English
Insurance: Accepted
Sliding scale: Offered

Tamar Sevajian, LMFT

818-495-5102
Location(s): Pasadena
Specialties: Christian counseling, Grief & Loss, and couples (premarital counseling)
Languages Spoken: Armenian, Arabic, English
Insurance: Not taken
Sliding scale: Offered
 

Angela Palaian, LMFT

angeltalkpsychotherapy@gmail.com

www.angeltalkspsychotherapy.com

808-727-9429
Locations: Hawaii
Specialties: referrals, group therapy
Languages spoken:  English
Insurance: Yes: HI-HMSA, HMSA Quest, HMAA, MI-BCBS
Sliding scale: no


Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW

818-946-0530
Soultenders, Inc.
Location(s): Burbank
Specialties: Adults
Insurance: Accepted 
Sliding scale: Offered

Sevan Tahmassian, AMFT

sevantahmassian888@gmail.com
323-546-8484
http://www.teentherapycenter.com/about-us/staff/sevan-tahmassian-staff-therapist
Locations: Glendale and Woodland Hills
Specialties: Adolescents, families, and couples
Languages spoken: Armenian (Eastern dialect), Farsi, and English
Insurance: Accepted
Sliding scale: Offered


Jaklin Yasaman, LMFT

jaklin_yasaman@yahoo.com
(818)649-4463
Location(s): Burbank
Specialties: Children and adolescence
Languages spoken: Armenian Eastern Dialect, Farsi, and English
Insurance: Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross, United Health Care Optum
Sliding scale: Offered

Some of these Armenian therapists are also Board Members; find out more here.
 
Need more names of Armenian therapists? You may also check Psychology Today – type in your zip code then filter the language section on the right-hand side by clicking on “Armenian.”
 
If other resources are needed, please check out our links and resourses page here.