Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (818) 814-9622
My ideal clients seek deeper connection—with others and themselves. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, identity questions, or major life transitions like college or career changes. Some carry early wounds or shame that still shape their patterns today. Together, we create a safe space to heal, build insight, and strengthen emotional resilience for lasting change.
Therapy with me is a safe space to be seen and heard without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what feels heavy, uncover unmet needs, and use trauma-informed care with Gestalt and CBT tools to support healing, growth, and self-understanding—so you can create meaningful change and feel at peace with who you are..
It takes courage to begin therapy. I offer a warm, respectful, and collaborative space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, build insight and tools for growth, and create meaningful change aligned with your values and goals.
Book with me now by clicking on my website
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Arakel Aristakessian now - (818) 814-9622
Let's Connect (818) 814-9622
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (818) 814-9622
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 14760 Arakel Aristakessian
- Attended California State University, Northridge, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2019
- Membership with Sigma Delta Pi, Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica 2014
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Spanish, / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Email me or call with questions - (818) 814-9622
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Email me or call with questions - (818) 814-9622
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Armenian ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Armenian ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Email me or call with questions - (818) 814-9622
Location
Additional Location
San Francisco, CA 94103
(818) 814-9622Nearby Areas
Arakel Aristakessian
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (818) 814-9622