Maggie Janessian, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maggie!

I am a CA-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is client-centered. I work collaboratively with individuals to create treatment goals while meeting them where they are with empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude.

My focus

I typically work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or life transitions. I have experience working with eating disorders as well as substance abuse.

My approach

I utilize dialectical behavior therapy to assist individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and many other conditions for which it is helpful. DBT is based on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

My communication style

I aim to create a warm environment where the client may be comfortable being themselves and be able to develop a relationship where they will open up about deeper thoughts, feelings, and concerns.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began working as a therapist because I enjoy helping people struggling by partnering with them to help them live up to their potential for happiness, peace, connection, and success.

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients to create functional goals where they will be proactive in therapy to make progress that feels reasonable to accomplish.

Our first session

In the first session, I will gather information to get to know the client and how I can serve them best. I will also share about myself and address any questions or concerns they have about engaging in therapy. We will create treatment goals and begin to build rapport in order to work together toward those goals.

I identify as...

Female
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Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Armenian

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maggie Janessian