Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Century City, CA
People seek therapy for many reasons — stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, loss, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. Whether you’re a young adult feeling overwhelmed or an older adult navigating retirement, health concerns, or caregiving stress, therapy can offer clarity and support.
People seek therapy for many reasons — stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, loss, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. Whether you’re a young adult feeling overwhelmed or an older adult navigating retirement, health concerns, or caregiving stress, therapy can offer clarity and support.
Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Anxiety can weigh us down in so many aspects of our lives. Maybe it looks like second-guessing yourself in relationships, overcommitting at work because asking for help feels more uncertain than just handling it yourself, or not feeling like what you do is enough. My focus is to support people who recognize these patterns in their own life and are ready to understand what drives them, not just manage them. This work asks something of you. Growth requires confronting what you'd rather avoid. Together we look honestly at what's beneath these patterns, not just to understand them but to consciously change them.
Anxiety can weigh us down in so many aspects of our lives. Maybe it looks like second-guessing yourself in relationships, overcommitting at work because asking for help feels more uncertain than just handling it yourself, or not feeling like what you do is enough. My focus is to support people who recognize these patterns in their own life and are ready to understand what drives them, not just manage them. This work asks something of you. Growth requires confronting what you'd rather avoid. Together we look honestly at what's beneath these patterns, not just to understand them but to consciously change them.
Are you exhausted by worries, intrusive thoughts, or painful memories? Living with severe anxiety can feel like you’re trapped in your own mind. I offer over 20 years of experience helping clients recover from OCD and co-occuring PTSD and CPTSD. My clients come to me after surviving abuse, sexual violence, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Their anxiety symptoms heightened after a trauma, they struggle with flashbacks, compulsive checking and planning, avoidance, panic attacks, fear of death, dissociation, nightmares, or feelings of unreality; symptoms that can feel overwhelming but are treatable.
Are you exhausted by worries, intrusive thoughts, or painful memories? Living with severe anxiety can feel like you’re trapped in your own mind. I offer over 20 years of experience helping clients recover from OCD and co-occuring PTSD and CPTSD. My clients come to me after surviving abuse, sexual violence, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Their anxiety symptoms heightened after a trauma, they struggle with flashbacks, compulsive checking and planning, avoidance, panic attacks, fear of death, dissociation, nightmares, or feelings of unreality; symptoms that can feel overwhelming but are treatable.
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My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed in life? In your relationships? In parenting? Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child or teen, you want to work with a professional who has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to promote the best parts of you or your child to shine the brightest in this demanding life. You want a psychologist who is well versed in human thought, behavior, and patterns, to individualize interventions to fit your life circumstances. You want to feel understood as you navigate implementing changes towards your goals of increased purpose, fulfillment, and connection.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed in life? In your relationships? In parenting? Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child or teen, you want to work with a professional who has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to promote the best parts of you or your child to shine the brightest in this demanding life. You want a psychologist who is well versed in human thought, behavior, and patterns, to individualize interventions to fit your life circumstances. You want to feel understood as you navigate implementing changes towards your goals of increased purpose, fulfillment, and connection.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can speak freely and be truly heard. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and help you move toward a more fulfilling life. I employ a therapeutic approach that is affirming, supportive, and practical with the intent of helping clients foster insight and compassion for themselves while providing them the building blocks to make positive changes in their lives.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can speak freely and be truly heard. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and help you move toward a more fulfilling life. I employ a therapeutic approach that is affirming, supportive, and practical with the intent of helping clients foster insight and compassion for themselves while providing them the building blocks to make positive changes in their lives.
You might’ve considered therapy for a while, or are seeking a new therapist for a new life chapter. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, or even buried underneath your life and are wondering how you ended up here. Maybe it started at a certain workplace, a school, a move, a relationship change, a loss, or when you developed a condition. Or maybe it started earlier in life. This may sound especially familiar to those who are: LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, have chronic conditions, disability, first-gen, working in/retiring from tech, entertainment, or finance.
You might’ve considered therapy for a while, or are seeking a new therapist for a new life chapter. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, or even buried underneath your life and are wondering how you ended up here. Maybe it started at a certain workplace, a school, a move, a relationship change, a loss, or when you developed a condition. Or maybe it started earlier in life. This may sound especially familiar to those who are: LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, have chronic conditions, disability, first-gen, working in/retiring from tech, entertainment, or finance.
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
Many of the people who come to AMR Therapy are navigating the complexities of queer identity, gender exploration, polyamory, sexual empowerment, and the layered realities of BIPOC experiences. Some are also carrying the weight of religious trauma, racial trauma, or past experiences of being misunderstood or harmed by systems that were meant to support them.
Our clients are often looking for a space where they don’t have to explain, minimize, or defend who they are. At AMR Therapy, we offer care rooted in lived understanding, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed practice.
Many of the people who come to AMR Therapy are navigating the complexities of queer identity, gender exploration, polyamory, sexual empowerment, and the layered realities of BIPOC experiences. Some are also carrying the weight of religious trauma, racial trauma, or past experiences of being misunderstood or harmed by systems that were meant to support them.
Our clients are often looking for a space where they don’t have to explain, minimize, or defend who they are. At AMR Therapy, we offer care rooted in lived understanding, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed practice.
With stigma surrounding mental health treatment in communities of color (i.e., Middle Eastern and South Asian), I use culturally informed approaches that look at how gender roles, community and family history, each influence our mental health, mood, and behaviors.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interrelation issues, or any of the complexities of life, therapy should be a non-judgmental space for reflection, vulnerability, and healing. Finding the right fit to help you explore these internal, interpersonal, or sociocultural factors can be a challenge, and I want to meet you where you're at, then help you get where you’d like to go. My focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship together and having an affirming space for you to explore your identity, experiences, and emotions. Together, we can draw on somatic therapy, EMDR techniques, CBT, and more.
With stigma surrounding mental health treatment in communities of color (i.e., Middle Eastern and South Asian), I use culturally informed approaches that look at how gender roles, community and family history, each influence our mental health, mood, and behaviors.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interrelation issues, or any of the complexities of life, therapy should be a non-judgmental space for reflection, vulnerability, and healing. Finding the right fit to help you explore these internal, interpersonal, or sociocultural factors can be a challenge, and I want to meet you where you're at, then help you get where you’d like to go. My focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship together and having an affirming space for you to explore your identity, experiences, and emotions. Together, we can draw on somatic therapy, EMDR techniques, CBT, and more.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy experiencing internal conflict, and together we explore their past and present experiences to bring clarity and healing. I work especially well with people who are ready to engage in deeper inner work and open to utilizing my support in their growth process. I also work with couples to help them address unresolved issues, strengthen communication, and heal relational wounds. In addition, I support immigrants as they navigate the psychological and emotional challenges of adapting to a new culture.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy experiencing internal conflict, and together we explore their past and present experiences to bring clarity and healing. I work especially well with people who are ready to engage in deeper inner work and open to utilizing my support in their growth process. I also work with couples to help them address unresolved issues, strengthen communication, and heal relational wounds. In addition, I support immigrants as they navigate the psychological and emotional challenges of adapting to a new culture.
Hi, My name is Evline Kamarzarian and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are going through a difficult time in your life or just want to explore your potential to improve yourself, it might be worth talking to a therapist. If that is what you are looking for, I can join you in your journey of self-discovery, help you find your inner strengths to overcome fears, and learn skills to deal with what life brings to you. I can help you get to the root of the issues, become aware of patterns that make you feel stuck in life, and break unhelpful habits so that you can become the best version of yourself.
Hi, My name is Evline Kamarzarian and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are going through a difficult time in your life or just want to explore your potential to improve yourself, it might be worth talking to a therapist. If that is what you are looking for, I can join you in your journey of self-discovery, help you find your inner strengths to overcome fears, and learn skills to deal with what life brings to you. I can help you get to the root of the issues, become aware of patterns that make you feel stuck in life, and break unhelpful habits so that you can become the best version of yourself.
Revolutionary Women's Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Coach, Mentor, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I'm Briana! I'm a Black, abolitionist, eco-womanist, therapist, and founder of Revolutionary Women's Wellness. I offer politicized and liberation focused counseling to help activists, organizers, educators, artists, students, and care workers break free from burnout, self-doubt, and internalized oppression, heal the wounds of historical and generational trauma, and navigate the social, political, and cultural stress of our times. Drawing from liberation psychology, relational therapy, and narrative therapy, my approach is fiercely rooted in social justice, community building, and cultural affirmation.
Hey, I'm Briana! I'm a Black, abolitionist, eco-womanist, therapist, and founder of Revolutionary Women's Wellness. I offer politicized and liberation focused counseling to help activists, organizers, educators, artists, students, and care workers break free from burnout, self-doubt, and internalized oppression, heal the wounds of historical and generational trauma, and navigate the social, political, and cultural stress of our times. Drawing from liberation psychology, relational therapy, and narrative therapy, my approach is fiercely rooted in social justice, community building, and cultural affirmation.
Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing telehealth services throughout California. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief, loss, and bereavement, as well as those coping with life-changing or terminal diagnoses—either personally or within their families. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we’ll collaborate on goals that reflect your needs and the reasons you’ve chosen to begin therapy.
Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing telehealth services throughout California. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief, loss, and bereavement, as well as those coping with life-changing or terminal diagnoses—either personally or within their families. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we’ll collaborate on goals that reflect your needs and the reasons you’ve chosen to begin therapy.
If you are struggling with persistent self-doubt and self-judgment...if you no longer know your own needs or desires... If you feel a lot of shame and/or guilt ... if you talk down to yourself... if you have a hard time saying no to others... if you struggle with recognizing appropriate vs. inappropriate boundaries... If you have difficulty trusting your judgment or decisions, you are NOT alone. I am here to support you to transform your self-doubt into self-worth.
If you are struggling with persistent self-doubt and self-judgment...if you no longer know your own needs or desires... If you feel a lot of shame and/or guilt ... if you talk down to yourself... if you have a hard time saying no to others... if you struggle with recognizing appropriate vs. inappropriate boundaries... If you have difficulty trusting your judgment or decisions, you are NOT alone. I am here to support you to transform your self-doubt into self-worth.
Pablo Lo Giudice Polyamorous Kinks Fetishes Coupls
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I'm a Spanish-bilingual psychotherapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid results-oriented therapy.
Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks.
Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you.
Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression.
Life is and CAN be beautiful.
I'm a Spanish-bilingual psychotherapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid results-oriented therapy.
Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks.
Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you.
Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression.
Life is and CAN be beautiful.
Therapy can be a grounding space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate through life's challenges. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating big life transitions, struggling with low self-esteem, healing from a breakup or divorce, or figuring out your cultural identity and relationships, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to feel more emotionally balanced, connected, and understood. I also work with couples, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen their connection using tools from the Gottman Method (Level 1 trained).
Therapy can be a grounding space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate through life's challenges. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating big life transitions, struggling with low self-esteem, healing from a breakup or divorce, or figuring out your cultural identity and relationships, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to feel more emotionally balanced, connected, and understood. I also work with couples, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen their connection using tools from the Gottman Method (Level 1 trained).
I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach is built on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns, whether you're managing anxiety, navigating parenting struggles, looking for support with special needs individuals or dealing with fertility challenges.
I work with a wide variety of individuals including, men and women who may feel uneasy about therapy, providing a safe space to identify coping skills and address issues such as communication difficulties or complex relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach is built on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns, whether you're managing anxiety, navigating parenting struggles, looking for support with special needs individuals or dealing with fertility challenges.
I work with a wide variety of individuals including, men and women who may feel uneasy about therapy, providing a safe space to identify coping skills and address issues such as communication difficulties or complex relationships.
Seima Diaz- Holistic Healing & Trauma Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Pasadena, CA 91101
Are you a high-functioning individual who looks like they have it all together - but internally feels anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck emotionally? On the outside, you are responsible and capable. On the inside, you overthink conversations, fear rejection, take on too much in relationships, or feel hurt more deeply than you'd like to admit.
I help my clients address their anxiety, perfectionism, body image concerns, emotional reactivity, and/or relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen or over extended. I help you understand how early dynamics and experiences shaped your self-worth, attachment style, and boundaries.
Are you a high-functioning individual who looks like they have it all together - but internally feels anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck emotionally? On the outside, you are responsible and capable. On the inside, you overthink conversations, fear rejection, take on too much in relationships, or feel hurt more deeply than you'd like to admit.
I help my clients address their anxiety, perfectionism, body image concerns, emotional reactivity, and/or relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen or over extended. I help you understand how early dynamics and experiences shaped your self-worth, attachment style, and boundaries.
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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.