My moniker is that, "Shift Happens." Life is often out of our control. We cannot orchestrate all the changes around us so how do we continue to ride the tide? We are all facing tremendous change be it in our family, our jobs, the economy which dictates so much of our lives. Technology has us in its' grip and that alters the way we interact on a daily basis. Shift Happens! It's a fact, so my approach is to teach people how to re-invent, re-brand, re-identify realistic goals to fit in with the changing world. This affects how individuals interact with their families, their workplace, search for work, combat their self-esteem issues.

I understand that you are one of a kind which is why I use a personalized approach to therapy that caters to your specific needs. My goal is to work together to reveal the best you that is already waiting to be discovered. Oftentimes the challenges of today’s world fill us with stress, anxiety and depression. These negative feelings are born from our thoughts and words which is why it is critical to think and speak joy, abundance, love, and success. For over twenty years, I have taught people how to plant these seeds of change.

Got teens? The adolescent years can be brutal, especially for teens today dealing with social-media and non-stop comparison. I work with teens struggling with a range of issues from low self-esteem and peer pressure to anxiety and depression. I'm honest, relatable, and non-judgmental, which goes over especially well with teen clients. My approach is interactive and solution-focused. My clients go on to enjoy both emotional and academic success. I work with women as well! If you're going through a major life transition like divorce, career change, engagement, or postpartum challenges, I'd love to work with you!

Meaningful relationships are essential for a happy life. I can help you develop and nurture your important relationships, whether with a romantic partner, other family members, friends and acquaintances or with people in your workplace. I have traveled extensively and lived overseas for 3 years while in the Peace Corps. As a result, I also have a great interest in diversity and cross-cultural issues. I am currently teaching in an M.A. program training future marriage and family therapists. I have been licensed since 1990 and I still love what I do!

No matter how overwhelmed you may feel, change is always possible. I am warm, down to earth, playful. I am here to support you through some of life’s hardest and scariest moments. I want to work with you while we uncover the challenges and patterns that may be keeping you from living the life you desire. Let's work together to overcome those challenges, increase awareness, push past limits, and move toward living an authentic life. I believe in a safe, collaborative, strength-based relationship. The aim of this work is to empower You to be the writer of Your own story.

Feeling flooded by difficult emotions or overwhelmed by the throes of life? We are living in a time of particularly heightened stress, which can significantly enhance our internal instability, challenge our relationships, trigger difficulties from the past, or impact our day-to-day living. It is in these moments of your life that it is critical to take care of yourself and find support. Whomever you may choose on this journey with you, you have taken the initiative to begin this process--and this has already caused a ripple towards wellness in your life.

When considering our experiences in the human tribe, the process of discovering or rediscovering our truest self can be a journey laden with challenges and difficulty. However, it is often when we believe that we have attempted everything we can or know how to do to make difficult transformations, to cease our suffering, and to change unhelpful patterns, that we may find ourselves poised for growth and evolution.

Does it ever feel like your mind is broken and your thoughts are racing out of control? Do you experience uncomfortable sensations in your body, like a sense of impending doom or dread? When you are constantly fighting your anxiety, it may feel like you are hanging onto your sanity by a single thread, when all you want is to feel better NOW. I don’t want anxiety to keep you trapped in it’s grasp anymore. There are powerful, science-based tools that can change your relationship with anxiety and worry for good. I look forward to being able to teach you these strategies and help get your life back on track.

Serving the community for almost 40 years. Specializing in Marriage, Family and Couples, Parenting/Adolescent Groups, Mood Disorders: Depression, Psychosis, Mania, Explosive Rage, Adolescent Development, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Issues of Identity and Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction and HIV+ Lifestyle, Substance Abuse, Reach me directly by calling. I accept people between the ages of 14 to 25 who have Full Medical.

**ARE YOU STRUGGLING IN RELATIONSHIPS?** I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people just like you get the relationship of their dreams, whether with their current partner or someone new. ​Wondering if things can get better? ​Always arguing? ​Does your relationship lack passion and intimacy?​ Struggling with communication? ​Wishing you had more fun? Looking for therapy in the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you are? I am a relationship expert who provides online therapy.

Too much? Not enough? Will you ever find "just right"? This emotional tug-of-war takes a toll on you and your loved ones. You do everything you "should" do, yet you are not happy. Something seems off, but you can't quite figure it out. Maybe it is time to untangle the behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving you; I can help.

If you don't like the road you're walking, let's pave a new one together! I work with women, young adults, and teens who are having difficulty maneuvering through life changes to help them achieve the life they envision. Together, we work on issues surrounding anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and outside pressures from society, family, culture, media and more. I approach my clients with a compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental lens. I am relatable and always honest. My clients learn to embrace confidence, be more assertive, manage emotions and relationships, and succeed in academics and work.

Finding the right therapist is a difficult decision to make, and I applaud you for taking the first step in this journey. Whether you have concerns about yourself or your child, setting up a free phone consultation is a great way to get answers. Dr. Agnesa Papazyan, aka Dr. Aggie, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who is passionate about providing assessment and intervention to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Aggie completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of La Verne.

Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.

Good therapy is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It’s informative, it's amusing, and now and then it's downright breathtaking—in those moments when the pieces fall into place and suddenly things get clearer, more workable. At the beginning though, it’s usually a tangle. A relationship isn’t right, or your work isn’t what you hoped it would be. Maybe you’re nervous or depressed. Something new may be trying to enter your life, but it’s doing so in a very uncomfortable way. That’s when it’s worth finding someone who has a feel for the possibilities—some of them quite surprising—that may lie just around the corner.

As a practicing educational psychologist in an alternative school setting, every day I see students who have moved through the public school systems without the support they need to learn basic foundational skills. They have a lack of understanding of how they learn and this causes low self-esteem and low functioning academically and socially. Additionally, these academic difficulties often bring about behavior challenges in school and in the home setting. These students need individualized attention and require assessment to further determine appropriate intervention for academic success.

Maybe you're looking to re-discover, re-set, re-ground, or re-group but find it challenging to attend retreats because of distance or a busy schedule. You may be yearning for self-exploration and self-care in a dynamic way and feel moved by music and sound. If you need to attend to yourself to release blocked energy and escape your daily responsibilities or environment, then it is no coincidence that you came to this page at this very moment. You have been seeking this experience and now is the time to listen to your inner voice and attend. We welcome you to join us on a weekend journey that will help you reconnect with yourself.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have a general practice in which I have experience working with a wide range of issues including depression and anxiety, divorce and other life transitions, grief and loss, creativity, and identity issues. I invite you to give me a call if I can answer any questions or help you begin the work of improving your life & your relationships. Thank you!

There are many reasons you might be seeking psychotherapy. Feelings of stress, anger, sadness, or frustration may be overwhelming or paralyzing. You might feel stuck in patterns that are unhealthy or unhelpful. Perhaps your current way of dealing with life's challenges is no longer working. Maybe you are searching for a more meaningful connection to yourself and those around you. My hope is that you will reach out. We are not meant to go it alone.

A person coming to me may be feeling despondent, depressed, over-anxious & needs a most personal kind of support. He/she may struggle with a life-circumstance change, loneliness, un-remitting sorrow or grief, or confusions of how to manage a change in life-circumstance. People seek me out for help with long-standing emotional problems that have in some way spoiled relationships, or progress in their careers. He/she needs experienced help in learning how to be a more confident and resourceful parent or partner in a relationship or marriage.