Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Burbank, CA
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
Individual therapy is a powerful process to help grow insight, identify and cultivate resiliency, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and progress towards your unique goals for personal growth. Individual therapy can serve as a safe haven to openly process past wounds, learn ways to cope with past, current, or upcoming stressors, and to identify and develop skills and traits to better tackle both unexpected or planned challenges that come one’s way. Individual therapy is effective not only for addressing and reducing problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also for improving and maintaining one's well-being.
Individual therapy is a powerful process to help grow insight, identify and cultivate resiliency, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and progress towards your unique goals for personal growth. Individual therapy can serve as a safe haven to openly process past wounds, learn ways to cope with past, current, or upcoming stressors, and to identify and develop skills and traits to better tackle both unexpected or planned challenges that come one’s way. Individual therapy is effective not only for addressing and reducing problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but also for improving and maintaining one's well-being.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck, afraid of life's uncertainties? Are you having a hard time with self-worth, motivation, and problem solving? Therapy can help you navigate the difficulties you encounter in life and work towards personal growth and exploration. Making a commitment to therapy can help bring light to the patterns and behaviors that contribute to personal challenges. In therapy, I strive to collaborate with you to raise self-awareness and make meaningful change. The goal is to develop the tools that can guide you in approaching life's stressors as they occur.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck, afraid of life's uncertainties? Are you having a hard time with self-worth, motivation, and problem solving? Therapy can help you navigate the difficulties you encounter in life and work towards personal growth and exploration. Making a commitment to therapy can help bring light to the patterns and behaviors that contribute to personal challenges. In therapy, I strive to collaborate with you to raise self-awareness and make meaningful change. The goal is to develop the tools that can guide you in approaching life's stressors as they occur.
I identify as someone within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and have worked with these populations throughout my career as a therapist. I am particularly drawn to working with people dealing with life transitions, whether it be leaving a long-term relationship, exploring a new career path, or entering a new phase of life. Transitions can be a scary but also a time of incredible personal growth in which someone can emerge with a new, more resilient sense of their identity and purpose.
I identify as someone within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and have worked with these populations throughout my career as a therapist. I am particularly drawn to working with people dealing with life transitions, whether it be leaving a long-term relationship, exploring a new career path, or entering a new phase of life. Transitions can be a scary but also a time of incredible personal growth in which someone can emerge with a new, more resilient sense of their identity and purpose.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, and identity challenges—whether you’re neurodivergent, an ADHD-er, Asian, South Asian, biracial, bi-cultural, multicultural, a person of color, or a child of immigrants. I’m here to help you through life transitions, heal from trauma, and find your path to self-discovery. As an Asian American therapist, I understand the cultural nuances, family dynamics, and societal pressures that can influence mental health. Therapy can feel vulnerable, but my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, and identity challenges—whether you’re neurodivergent, an ADHD-er, Asian, South Asian, biracial, bi-cultural, multicultural, a person of color, or a child of immigrants. I’m here to help you through life transitions, heal from trauma, and find your path to self-discovery. As an Asian American therapist, I understand the cultural nuances, family dynamics, and societal pressures that can influence mental health. Therapy can feel vulnerable, but my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow.
Hi there! My name is Melody Hovsepian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Glendale, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals, adolescents and couples and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment and relational issues, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help my clients reach their inner strengths, gain control over their struggles and live their lives to the fullest.
Hi there! My name is Melody Hovsepian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Glendale, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals, adolescents and couples and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment and relational issues, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help my clients reach their inner strengths, gain control over their struggles and live their lives to the fullest.
I offer a collaborative and empathetic approach to adults experiencing difficulty navigating through challenges, focusing on anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and stress management. Collaboratively, we will be able to develop and practice personalized coping strategies and techniques to improve your mental health well-being and quality of life. My approach is based on evidence-based practices, specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, mindfulness, and emotion regulation techniques.
I offer a collaborative and empathetic approach to adults experiencing difficulty navigating through challenges, focusing on anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and stress management. Collaboratively, we will be able to develop and practice personalized coping strategies and techniques to improve your mental health well-being and quality of life. My approach is based on evidence-based practices, specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, mindfulness, and emotion regulation techniques.
I received my initial professional education at Yerevan State University and obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, at Alliant International University. I have received generalist training and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, schools, and intensive outpatient settings. I am passionate about working with culturally diverse individuals.
I received my initial professional education at Yerevan State University and obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, at Alliant International University. I have received generalist training and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, schools, and intensive outpatient settings. I am passionate about working with culturally diverse individuals.
Being human is hard. Therapy makes it a little less hard. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating stress, anxiety, and depression. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to feel more in control.
Being human is hard. Therapy makes it a little less hard. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating stress, anxiety, and depression. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to feel more in control.
As an Arab therapist, I understand how culture, family, identity, and belonging shape our lives.
I specialize in working with Arab adults navigating family conflict, identity, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and major life transitions. Through my AMANA Framework, I combine cultural understanding with practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients move from survival toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
As an Arab therapist, I understand how culture, family, identity, and belonging shape our lives.
I specialize in working with Arab adults navigating family conflict, identity, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and major life transitions. Through my AMANA Framework, I combine cultural understanding with practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients move from survival toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Hi! If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, I would be honored to support you. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Since 2021 I have worked in the mental health field ranging from school settings with children and families in underserved communities to most recently in the PHP/IOP level of care with teens and adults. I hope to create a space where you can feel truly seen and where we can deepen your self-understanding, explore patterns, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Hi! If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, I would be honored to support you. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Since 2021 I have worked in the mental health field ranging from school settings with children and families in underserved communities to most recently in the PHP/IOP level of care with teens and adults. I hope to create a space where you can feel truly seen and where we can deepen your self-understanding, explore patterns, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma or grief and are you unsure where to turn to next? Are you experiencing difficulty with a life transition and the stress that accompanies change? We can work collaboratively to help you achieve clarity, improve mental well-being, and become the best version of yourself. Taking that step can be a difficult process, and I am here to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate services.
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma or grief and are you unsure where to turn to next? Are you experiencing difficulty with a life transition and the stress that accompanies change? We can work collaboratively to help you achieve clarity, improve mental well-being, and become the best version of yourself. Taking that step can be a difficult process, and I am here to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate services.
With my passion to help others, and my advanced knowledge base through exceptional training in various sites including crisis counseling for sexual assault survivors, and in a group home working with dual diagnosis clients, I am able to guide you through the healing process while providing a safe space. I want to empower you and help you move forward. I can help you process and connect your past to your present life experience and challenge you to make positive changes for your best future self!
With my passion to help others, and my advanced knowledge base through exceptional training in various sites including crisis counseling for sexual assault survivors, and in a group home working with dual diagnosis clients, I am able to guide you through the healing process while providing a safe space. I want to empower you and help you move forward. I can help you process and connect your past to your present life experience and challenge you to make positive changes for your best future self!
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Unsure on how to move forward in life? I believe that by developing a deeper understanding of yourself, you can foster self-acceptance and a sense of wholeness. I'm here to hold space and accept you for who you truly are. As your therapist, my objective is to help you understand your symptoms and support you with the tools you need to manage them. We will work collaboratively while I also gently challenge you to grow.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Unsure on how to move forward in life? I believe that by developing a deeper understanding of yourself, you can foster self-acceptance and a sense of wholeness. I'm here to hold space and accept you for who you truly are. As your therapist, my objective is to help you understand your symptoms and support you with the tools you need to manage them. We will work collaboratively while I also gently challenge you to grow.
Do you struggle with shame and self-judgment? Have you experienced the same conflicts, over and over again, with family, friends, partners, or bosses, and not known how to resolve them? Have you wondered why everyone else's life feels so easy while yours is so hard... or worried that you are so broken, you will never be happy?
Do you struggle with shame and self-judgment? Have you experienced the same conflicts, over and over again, with family, friends, partners, or bosses, and not known how to resolve them? Have you wondered why everyone else's life feels so easy while yours is so hard... or worried that you are so broken, you will never be happy?
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been successful helping many people cope with painful emotions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to equip you with tools to use your strengths to thrive in life. If you have experienced a loss, been diagnosed with a medical condition, or have had a difficult life transition, it can be very scary asking for help. But when you take that first step, I assure you it will be rewarding.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been successful helping many people cope with painful emotions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to equip you with tools to use your strengths to thrive in life. If you have experienced a loss, been diagnosed with a medical condition, or have had a difficult life transition, it can be very scary asking for help. But when you take that first step, I assure you it will be rewarding.
Together we'll create a compassionate, safe, and supportive space to collaborate on your goals, building a connection where meaningful change can happen. With an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs, I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, maternal mental health, and life transitions. I approach our work with cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework that supports intersectionality, particularly for those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or queer, creatives and artists, and birthing parents in all stages of their perinatal journey.
Together we'll create a compassionate, safe, and supportive space to collaborate on your goals, building a connection where meaningful change can happen. With an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs, I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, maternal mental health, and life transitions. I approach our work with cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework that supports intersectionality, particularly for those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or queer, creatives and artists, and birthing parents in all stages of their perinatal journey.
You’re insightful. Self-aware. High functioning. And exhausted from living in your head.
You overanalyze conversations in your head. You replay tone shifts. You anticipate worst-case scenarios. In relationships, you may find yourself either anxiously pursuing reassurance or pulling back to protect yourself. You’re tired of repeating patterns, but you don’t fully understand why they keep happening.
I work with capable adults and couples navigating anxiety, overthinking, and attachment patterns. Together, we explore the roots of your reactions to build more secure, satisfying relationships.
You’re insightful. Self-aware. High functioning. And exhausted from living in your head.
You overanalyze conversations in your head. You replay tone shifts. You anticipate worst-case scenarios. In relationships, you may find yourself either anxiously pursuing reassurance or pulling back to protect yourself. You’re tired of repeating patterns, but you don’t fully understand why they keep happening.
I work with capable adults and couples navigating anxiety, overthinking, and attachment patterns. Together, we explore the roots of your reactions to build more secure, satisfying relationships.
Do you find yourself stuck and unable to move forward? Are you the type of person who can understand your past and how your experiences impact you? Or, are you on the complete opposite side of the spectrum of stuck, trying to answer the unexplainable? Whether you are looking to answer the unanswered, gain skills to deal with life's ongoing stressors, or face overwhelming challenges, therapy can be the right place to start. I'm here to make that first step feel as comfortable as possible as we navigate your worries, goals, and inner growth. Change isn't instantaneous, but the journey to your most authentic self can start today.
Do you find yourself stuck and unable to move forward? Are you the type of person who can understand your past and how your experiences impact you? Or, are you on the complete opposite side of the spectrum of stuck, trying to answer the unexplainable? Whether you are looking to answer the unanswered, gain skills to deal with life's ongoing stressors, or face overwhelming challenges, therapy can be the right place to start. I'm here to make that first step feel as comfortable as possible as we navigate your worries, goals, and inner growth. Change isn't instantaneous, but the journey to your most authentic self can start today.
My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem concerns, body image challenges, burnout, and boundary-setting, as well as couples facing communication difficulties, trust issues, relationship conflict, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a supportive, client-centered space where clients can gain insight, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and build confidence. Together, we work toward meaningful and lasting change that aligns with their goals and values.
My ideal clients are adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem concerns, body image challenges, burnout, and boundary-setting, as well as couples facing communication difficulties, trust issues, relationship conflict, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a supportive, client-centered space where clients can gain insight, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and build confidence. Together, we work toward meaningful and lasting change that aligns with their goals and values.
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FAQ - Arab and Middle Eastern Counseling
What can an Arab and Middle Eastern therapist help with?
An Arab and Middle Eastern therapist can support clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. However, what may make their approach unique is their ability to integrate an understanding of the cultural, family, and social factors that may be shaping your mental health concerns. If you identify with a Middle Eastern background, such as Arab, North African, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, or Palestinian, working with a therapist who is familiar with values surrounding family loyalty, community expectations, religion, marriage, and caregiving responsibilities can help reduce the need to explain yourself in sessions and better support your healing in the context of your background.
How does cultural background influence the therapy experience?
A therapist who personally identifies as Arab or Middle Eastern may offer a deeper understanding of cultural norms, family dynamics, religious beliefs, migration experiences, and the stigma that may surround mental health in some communities. This shared cultural framework can make it easier to build trust and focus more directly on healing. It is also important to note that a therapist does not have to share your background to provide effective therapy. In some cases, finding a culturally competent therapist may be just as important as finding one who shares your background.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in the language they grew up speaking or thinking in, such as Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, or Turkish. Clients may feel more comfortable expressing themselves without having to translate their thoughts, which can reduce the risk of losing meaning or nuance. For many Arab and Middle Eastern clients, language is also closely tied to family relationships. Being able to move between English and your native language in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. This flexibility to move between languages in sessions can make therapy feel more natural and relevant to daily life.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Arab and Middle Eastern clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Arab and Middle Eastern clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, immigration, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, discrimination, or stigma around mental health. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your background constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists?
The directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists who have personally identified as Arab or Middle Eastern is limited, the directory may also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.