Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Glendale, CA
My name is Fiona - I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and first-generation Iranian-Armenian woman.
My clinical practice is rooted in helping clients navigate oppressive systems through compassion, awareness, and culturally relevant work. I utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed strategies proven to make meaningful change in people's lives.
My name is Fiona - I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and first-generation Iranian-Armenian woman.
My clinical practice is rooted in helping clients navigate oppressive systems through compassion, awareness, and culturally relevant work. I utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed strategies proven to make meaningful change in people's lives.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly
Sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that lead to difficult roads ahead, and we can feel stuck. What am I doing here? Where am I going? When will this be different? These are just some of the questions that come up when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Sometimes it gets foggy, and we cannot seem to find our way out of the cave. This is where therapy can come in and be transformative. Change is only created when there is acknowledgement of emotions, better understanding, and the process to unlock your full potential.
Sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that lead to difficult roads ahead, and we can feel stuck. What am I doing here? Where am I going? When will this be different? These are just some of the questions that come up when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Sometimes it gets foggy, and we cannot seem to find our way out of the cave. This is where therapy can come in and be transformative. Change is only created when there is acknowledgement of emotions, better understanding, and the process to unlock your full potential.
My ideal clients are people whose lives have been shaped by the legal system — navigating court involvement, an uncertain immigration process, or circumstances too layered to explain to someone who hasn't seen it up close. I have.
My forensic background means I understand the systems my clients are dealing with — and that changes the work.
I work best with clients who are ready to make real changes, open to exploring the harder parts of their story, and curious about their own mental health. Being informed is empowering, and it's woven into everything we do together.
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and at your pace.
My ideal clients are people whose lives have been shaped by the legal system — navigating court involvement, an uncertain immigration process, or circumstances too layered to explain to someone who hasn't seen it up close. I have.
My forensic background means I understand the systems my clients are dealing with — and that changes the work.
I work best with clients who are ready to make real changes, open to exploring the harder parts of their story, and curious about their own mental health. Being informed is empowering, and it's woven into everything we do together.
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and at your pace.
I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support through trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready for something to feel different — you'll find a welcoming, supportive space here.
I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support through trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready for something to feel different — you'll find a welcoming, supportive space here.
How do you find yourself in the midst of a big change? Breakups, moving, career switches, family conflicts. Let's be real: it's exhausting. Whether or not these life transitions are voluntary, you might be realizing that you may not actually know yourself anymore. Along the way, anxiety, memories of past traumas, or self doubt may have become part of your daily functioning. As exciting as it may be to discover who you are outside of where you came from, it's also intimidating. "Where do I even start? What does it mean to know myself? How would self discovery even help me long term?" I hear you. You're in the right place.
How do you find yourself in the midst of a big change? Breakups, moving, career switches, family conflicts. Let's be real: it's exhausting. Whether or not these life transitions are voluntary, you might be realizing that you may not actually know yourself anymore. Along the way, anxiety, memories of past traumas, or self doubt may have become part of your daily functioning. As exciting as it may be to discover who you are outside of where you came from, it's also intimidating. "Where do I even start? What does it mean to know myself? How would self discovery even help me long term?" I hear you. You're in the right place.
Are you facing life's complexities and challenges? I'm here to help. As a therapist, I support clients in addressing a range of issues, whether they are current or rooted in the past. I firmly believe that the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to improving the quality of our lives. That is why I work with clients in helping them explore aspects of themselves that may be interfering with their growth and development. Oftentimes this can manifest in the form of unhelpful behaviors, unhealthy ways of coping, or clinical disorders. Whatever it may look like, we can work through it together.
Are you facing life's complexities and challenges? I'm here to help. As a therapist, I support clients in addressing a range of issues, whether they are current or rooted in the past. I firmly believe that the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to improving the quality of our lives. That is why I work with clients in helping them explore aspects of themselves that may be interfering with their growth and development. Oftentimes this can manifest in the form of unhelpful behaviors, unhealthy ways of coping, or clinical disorders. Whatever it may look like, we can work through it together.
I’m Liza Boubari, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Stress Management Specialist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to helping women like you find inner strength, confidence, and healing. My work is centered on women’s wellness, whether from overwhelming stress, anxiety, emotional eating, menopause, or the lasting impact of past trauma and domestic abuse. I offer a safe, compassionate space for you to let go of the fears and self-doubt that may be holding you back. Using my 3E Method—Evoke, Embrace, and Evolve—I’ll guide you to release the past, accept your present, and step confidently into your desired goal.
I’m Liza Boubari, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Stress Management Specialist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to helping women like you find inner strength, confidence, and healing. My work is centered on women’s wellness, whether from overwhelming stress, anxiety, emotional eating, menopause, or the lasting impact of past trauma and domestic abuse. I offer a safe, compassionate space for you to let go of the fears and self-doubt that may be holding you back. Using my 3E Method—Evoke, Embrace, and Evolve—I’ll guide you to release the past, accept your present, and step confidently into your desired goal.
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
I work with adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in repeating emotional and relational patterns. Many clients come in knowing what they’re struggling with intellectually, but still feeling reactive, shut down, or exhausted in their daily lives and relationships.
I help by combining talk therapy with somatic, trauma-informed approaches that support both insight and nervous system regulation. Together, we work to understand patterns, build emotional awareness, and create lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.
I work with adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in repeating emotional and relational patterns. Many clients come in knowing what they’re struggling with intellectually, but still feeling reactive, shut down, or exhausted in their daily lives and relationships.
I help by combining talk therapy with somatic, trauma-informed approaches that support both insight and nervous system regulation. Together, we work to understand patterns, build emotional awareness, and create lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard. I help guide individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, fostering growth and new perspectives.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard. I help guide individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, fostering growth and new perspectives.
Are you feeling weighed down by constant anxiety or trapped in a cycle of sadness? Perhaps your relationships feel strained, leaving you feeling distant from those around you. Life can present us with numerous challenges, and it’s completely okay to seek help in navigating them. Therapy is not just a space for addressing crises; it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. You'll uncover strengths and find effective ways to cope with challenges. Your feelings matter, and your path to healing begins with the decision to seek support.
Are you feeling weighed down by constant anxiety or trapped in a cycle of sadness? Perhaps your relationships feel strained, leaving you feeling distant from those around you. Life can present us with numerous challenges, and it’s completely okay to seek help in navigating them. Therapy is not just a space for addressing crises; it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. You'll uncover strengths and find effective ways to cope with challenges. Your feelings matter, and your path to healing begins with the decision to seek support.
Every child and teen has strengths, potential, and a story that deserves to be understood. Sometimes, they just need the right support to help them find their confidence and move forward. Whether your child is navigating anxiety, motivation, friendships, school challenges, or communication, we’re here to help them discover the tools they need to thrive. Through effective therapy, challenges can become opportunities for growth. Through a warm, encouraging, and supportive approach, we help children and teens build confidence, strengthen communication, develop healthy coping skills, and recognize just how capable they truly are.
Every child and teen has strengths, potential, and a story that deserves to be understood. Sometimes, they just need the right support to help them find their confidence and move forward. Whether your child is navigating anxiety, motivation, friendships, school challenges, or communication, we’re here to help them discover the tools they need to thrive. Through effective therapy, challenges can become opportunities for growth. Through a warm, encouraging, and supportive approach, we help children and teens build confidence, strengthen communication, develop healthy coping skills, and recognize just how capable they truly are.
My name is Christine Leyva Buccio. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For the past 15 years, I have dedicated my life to improving the psychological health of families including adults, adolescents, and children in the Greater Los Angeles Area. My expertise is with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who present with various mental disorders (i.e., mood, anxiety; behavioral), addiction, and a history of trauma. My strengths are my ability to transcend into my client's world without any bias or discrimination using my own testimony as empowerment.
My name is Christine Leyva Buccio. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For the past 15 years, I have dedicated my life to improving the psychological health of families including adults, adolescents, and children in the Greater Los Angeles Area. My expertise is with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who present with various mental disorders (i.e., mood, anxiety; behavioral), addiction, and a history of trauma. My strengths are my ability to transcend into my client's world without any bias or discrimination using my own testimony as empowerment.
I typically work with adults dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress management and life transitions. I am experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have a special interest in providing culturally competent therapy.
I typically work with adults dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress management and life transitions. I am experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have a special interest in providing culturally competent therapy.
As a mixed race Egyptian American, I work to create a space where my clients feel like they can be themselves.
I use art therapy to support children and adolescents as they navigate trauma, attachment, identity, behavioral struggles, depression, and anxiety. I work with youth at all developmental levels. I love to support little kids who benefit from play and in-the-moment behavioral support as well as teens who benefit from sustained creative engagement with a specific challenge. In addition to individual work, I offer family therapy and parenting support. My goal is to help parents understand and build connection with their kids. I also enjoy supporting adults who are interested in managing life's challenges through art and meaning-making.
As a mixed race Egyptian American, I work to create a space where my clients feel like they can be themselves.
I use art therapy to support children and adolescents as they navigate trauma, attachment, identity, behavioral struggles, depression, and anxiety. I work with youth at all developmental levels. I love to support little kids who benefit from play and in-the-moment behavioral support as well as teens who benefit from sustained creative engagement with a specific challenge. In addition to individual work, I offer family therapy and parenting support. My goal is to help parents understand and build connection with their kids. I also enjoy supporting adults who are interested in managing life's challenges through art and meaning-making.
Hi, I'm Ariga Aghajanian, MA, LMFT. I believe healing begins in a safe and supportive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges, whether that's anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, relationship struggles, or life transitions. Together we'll create space to process open, discover new perspectives, and begin meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Ariga Aghajanian, MA, LMFT. I believe healing begins in a safe and supportive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges, whether that's anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, relationship struggles, or life transitions. Together we'll create space to process open, discover new perspectives, and begin meaningful change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, family conflict, identity, college & school, career decisions, or self-growth? Life with a chronic illness, a chronic health condition, or congenital heart disease can bring these challenges that often go unseen. You don't have to navigate it alone. I have extensive experience helping teens and adults build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and confidently move through life's storms and challenges relating to chronic health conditions and life transitions and stages.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, family conflict, identity, college & school, career decisions, or self-growth? Life with a chronic illness, a chronic health condition, or congenital heart disease can bring these challenges that often go unseen. You don't have to navigate it alone. I have extensive experience helping teens and adults build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and confidently move through life's storms and challenges relating to chronic health conditions and life transitions and stages.
Avedian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAMS-IV, TFT
19 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
Searching for the right therapist can be quite a challenge. The counselors at ACC are here to help you through your struggles. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship or struggling with life in general, we will help you identify patterns and guide you with strategies to make helpful changes. You will learn practical skills and be guided on how to use them effectively to feel heard and communicate calmly. Therapy can be brief or long-term, and is offered both in-person & via telehealth. You deserve to live a happy, balanced, & fulfilling life. Call us today!
Searching for the right therapist can be quite a challenge. The counselors at ACC are here to help you through your struggles. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship or struggling with life in general, we will help you identify patterns and guide you with strategies to make helpful changes. You will learn practical skills and be guided on how to use them effectively to feel heard and communicate calmly. Therapy can be brief or long-term, and is offered both in-person & via telehealth. You deserve to live a happy, balanced, & fulfilling life. Call us today!
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, stress, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. I recognizing that every client's experiences and strengths are unique. I tailor therapy to each individual's or family's needs, creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can build resilience, improve communication, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, stress, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. I recognizing that every client's experiences and strengths are unique. I tailor therapy to each individual's or family's needs, creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can build resilience, improve communication, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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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.