Family Therapy in Burbank, CA

It would be an honor to walk this journey alongside you, as you walk into your power and strength, and actualize the goals you have set forth ahead on your path. I utilize CBT, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, Mindfulness, Expressive Art Therapy, Client-Centered, Solution Focused, Compassion Focused

I work with school age children to adolescents who have special behavioral or learning needs. I focus on providing support to the entire family encompassing the child, parents and siblings. I provide family counseling, parenting skills coaching, and social skills training within the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Polyvagal Theory. I help with the initial trauma of a child's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or a Specific Learning Disability. I support a family on their journey from initial diagnosis to accessing resources and programs for their child.

I believe that the client is the expert of themselves, so it is important to me that our work together is a collaborative approach. My goal as a therapist is to promote wellness in every sense of the word & empower clients for success. Helping you develop healthy habits that can turn into daily practices to achieve better mental and physical health outcomes. I obtained my Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy with the emphasis on African American Families, because it was important to me to have more therapists of color represented in this field. I work with adults 18+ where my specialty areas are healthy relationships, career,

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or lonely? Is it difficult to balance work with your personal/ family needs? Are you finding it difficult to build friendships or understand the culture at work? Distraction on the job, insomnia, or withdrawing from family are signs that you may need help managing anxiety and stress. Many of us find it difficult to develop nurturing relationships and stop feeling isolated. In therapy, you can build coping skills and insights that can help you feel calmer and more in control. We will work to building the tools that you need to succeed professionally and personally. I am looking forward to helping!

Ever question why you may repeat the same patterns or behaviors? Do you have troubling memories, or road blocks, that prevent you from achieving harmony in relationships? My goal is to collaborate with you to deepen your focus and understanding of yourself. We can create any life we want when we know how to do that. I use thought and behavioral changing techniques alongside various trauma-informed skills-building approaches including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to increase confidence in your own ability to find your best solutions.

It takes a lot of courage to seek a therapist and by doing so you’ve already initiated that first step towards a path of healing and self-awareness. I can help guide you towards that awareness and build on your strengths. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship in which I work collaboratively to meet the unique goals of each individual.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Is your relationship in trouble, or have you experienced trauma in the past? Are you experiencing family conflict? In a warm and supportive atmosphere, you can expect Dr. Avansian to support you as you develop practical coping skills and tools that you apply in everyday life. Working together, we will develop a treatment plan which meets your goals and caters to your unique life experiences. In therapy, you can learn how to be present at the moment, and holistically use your body and mind for healing.