Shant Bardakjian, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shant!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with adults dealing with life transition issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

My focus

My focus areas tend to fit well with young adults who are dealing with life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients to help them build skills that would enable them to see their abilities and aid them in moving through their lives from a place of value rather than fear.

My approach

I can be eclectic with my approach, bringing in narrative therapy for those who need a more creative approach, and solution-focused therapy for those who need a present-based approach that is more focused on solutions than the past. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to restructure your thoughts. I also use Brainspotting.

My communication style

My communication style is calm and approachable. I tend to be empathetic and direct with my approach for those who need things straight and to the point without glossing over anything. I also provide a nonjudgmental space for those who want to speak without fear of judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I am drawn to helping people discover their innate ability to heal past whatever is keeping them stuck in life.

My goals for you

My aim is for whoever works with me to define a goal that stems from their root problem in a specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound manner that can be accomplished with trust and respect as the therapeutic relationship develops. In this way, progress will be seen in multiple areas of your life.

Our first session

In our first session together, you can expect the primary focus to be for me to hear your story about what brought you into therapy. The first session is to determine if there is an initial connection, and also to ask questions to enable me to better understand what works best for you as treatment progresses.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian, Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Armenian

Education

Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Azusa Pacific University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shant Bardakjian