Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in La Crescenta, CA
At Delta Therapeutic Services, we help adults, adolescents & couples navigate life’s most complex & personal transitions. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—we’re here to guide you toward meaningful change with compassion & clinical expertise.
Our team of therapists brings a range of specialties & lived experiences to meet your unique needs. We’re trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, & culturally responsive. Therapy with us isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a collaborative process rooted in safety, trust, & empowerment.
At Delta Therapeutic Services, we help adults, adolescents & couples navigate life’s most complex & personal transitions. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—we’re here to guide you toward meaningful change with compassion & clinical expertise.
Our team of therapists brings a range of specialties & lived experiences to meet your unique needs. We’re trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, & culturally responsive. Therapy with us isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a collaborative process rooted in safety, trust, & empowerment.
I recognize how challenging it can be to make sure our basic needs are met without neglecting our mental health. I applaud your bravery in taking the first big step towards a happier and healthier version of yourself. I understand that the healing process is never a straight line. Some days look and feel great, while other days seem impossible to get through. My goal isn’t to provide you the “perfect” life, instead I wish to assist you in garnering the tools necessary to approach difficulties and challenges in a healthy and productive way.
I recognize how challenging it can be to make sure our basic needs are met without neglecting our mental health. I applaud your bravery in taking the first big step towards a happier and healthier version of yourself. I understand that the healing process is never a straight line. Some days look and feel great, while other days seem impossible to get through. My goal isn’t to provide you the “perfect” life, instead I wish to assist you in garnering the tools necessary to approach difficulties and challenges in a healthy and productive way.
You've spent years navigating expectations from family, culture, relationships, or community while trying to stay connected to yourself. Maybe you're beginning to question the roles you've played or the story you've been handed. Perhaps you've noticed patterns that once helped you through difficult experiences, such as staying busy, taking care of others, striving for perfection, or staying guarded, but no longer feel aligned with who you're becoming. I work with emerging adults and individuals quietly carrying the weight of obligation, identity questions, and experiences that do not always fit neatly into a box.
You've spent years navigating expectations from family, culture, relationships, or community while trying to stay connected to yourself. Maybe you're beginning to question the roles you've played or the story you've been handed. Perhaps you've noticed patterns that once helped you through difficult experiences, such as staying busy, taking care of others, striving for perfection, or staying guarded, but no longer feel aligned with who you're becoming. I work with emerging adults and individuals quietly carrying the weight of obligation, identity questions, and experiences that do not always fit neatly into a box.
I am a first-generation American of Armenian immigrants. There is never a lack of drama in my family, and I think it is important to be mindful of cultural expectations and norms when navigating conflict. In this fashion, I use an individualized approach to meet my clients' needs.
I am a first-generation American of Armenian immigrants. There is never a lack of drama in my family, and I think it is important to be mindful of cultural expectations and norms when navigating conflict. In this fashion, I use an individualized approach to meet my clients' needs.
My ideal client is a teen, adult, or parent who appears capable yet feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected inside. Teens may struggle with anxiety, identity, grief, or behavioral challenges, while adults face relational stress, parenting pressures, or past emotional wounds shaped by early experiences or cultural expectations. They desire healing, emotional safety, and a deeper connection with God. Their goal is restoration—learning to regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence, peace, and alignment with God’s purpose.
My ideal client is a teen, adult, or parent who appears capable yet feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected inside. Teens may struggle with anxiety, identity, grief, or behavioral challenges, while adults face relational stress, parenting pressures, or past emotional wounds shaped by early experiences or cultural expectations. They desire healing, emotional safety, and a deeper connection with God. Their goal is restoration—learning to regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence, peace, and alignment with God’s purpose.
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.
Azy Sinanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
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Relationships are one of the most impactful areas of our lives. If you are experiencing a lot of stress in your relationships, I can imagine the toll it is taking on your overall wellbeing. The quality of our childhood bonds can determine the patterns of our relationships in adulthood. Human connections can improve. With the help of a judgment-free professional and implementation of new skills, relationships can become healing and transformative. I believe that growth is achieved by the pairing of insight and the implementation of tools and techniques that will be learned in psychotherapy.
Relationships are one of the most impactful areas of our lives. If you are experiencing a lot of stress in your relationships, I can imagine the toll it is taking on your overall wellbeing. The quality of our childhood bonds can determine the patterns of our relationships in adulthood. Human connections can improve. With the help of a judgment-free professional and implementation of new skills, relationships can become healing and transformative. I believe that growth is achieved by the pairing of insight and the implementation of tools and techniques that will be learned in psychotherapy.
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I believe that the connection between therapist and client is the key for successful outcomes. I work in collaboration with clients to create achievable and meaningful goals. Therapy may be difficult or bring up uncomfortable feelings for some clients. For this reason, I conduct therapy in a caring, supportive, and nonjudgmental way. My approach is to work with clients in a supportive fashion and to encourage clients to challenge themselves to attain their goals in a safe environment. I strive to create a specific therapeutic plan for each individual’s needs.
I believe that the connection between therapist and client is the key for successful outcomes. I work in collaboration with clients to create achievable and meaningful goals. Therapy may be difficult or bring up uncomfortable feelings for some clients. For this reason, I conduct therapy in a caring, supportive, and nonjudgmental way. My approach is to work with clients in a supportive fashion and to encourage clients to challenge themselves to attain their goals in a safe environment. I strive to create a specific therapeutic plan for each individual’s needs.
I understand that it may feel overwhelming or challenging to reach out for support, or even trust that support can help. As a result, I strive to support individuals with compassion in the way that they need & at their pace. I've been in practice for 20+ years. As a trauma informed practitioner, my approach is collaborative, as well as evidence and resilience based. I aim to support the whole-person through education, insight, self awareness and empowerment. With the effort to meet the individual in the way they need, I utilize various approaches in therapy that often include somatic, neurobiological and psychodynamic frameworks.
I understand that it may feel overwhelming or challenging to reach out for support, or even trust that support can help. As a result, I strive to support individuals with compassion in the way that they need & at their pace. I've been in practice for 20+ years. As a trauma informed practitioner, my approach is collaborative, as well as evidence and resilience based. I aim to support the whole-person through education, insight, self awareness and empowerment. With the effort to meet the individual in the way they need, I utilize various approaches in therapy that often include somatic, neurobiological and psychodynamic frameworks.
People who work with me change their lives.
Change asks you to let go of something and try something new. My role is to help you through this process. I am invested in my client's growth and want to see you move out of old patterns and stuckness. I work with you to find a better you.
I often work with people struggling with sex, overthinking, burnout, ADHD, or relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but insight alone hasn't led to lasting change. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel better and are willing to do the work to get there.
People who work with me change their lives.
Change asks you to let go of something and try something new. My role is to help you through this process. I am invested in my client's growth and want to see you move out of old patterns and stuckness. I work with you to find a better you.
I often work with people struggling with sex, overthinking, burnout, ADHD, or relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but insight alone hasn't led to lasting change. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel better and are willing to do the work to get there.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I support clients facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and challenging experiences. I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood while exploring the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I believe our relationships, experiences, and cultural backgrounds shape how we see ourselves and the world. With a multicultural background of my own, I approach each person’s story with curiosity, respect, and compassion, supporting healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I support clients facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and challenging experiences. I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood while exploring the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I believe our relationships, experiences, and cultural backgrounds shape how we see ourselves and the world. With a multicultural background of my own, I approach each person’s story with curiosity, respect, and compassion, supporting healing, growth, and meaningful change.
As a queer Iranian-Scottish American therapist, I provide an affirming, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can show up authentically, build self-compassion, and create meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. My practice specializes in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, perfectionism, burnout, relationship concerns, life transitions, and identity exploration. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care for individuals navigating family expectations, cultural identity, sexuality, and gender identity
As a queer Iranian-Scottish American therapist, I provide an affirming, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can show up authentically, build self-compassion, and create meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. My practice specializes in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, perfectionism, burnout, relationship concerns, life transitions, and identity exploration. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care for individuals navigating family expectations, cultural identity, sexuality, and gender identity
Welcome. I know what it feels like to be lost inside yourself — and what it means to find your way back. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the particular weight of feeling different. I also work with parents trying to reach those same teenagers, adults moving through major life transitions, and couples finding their way back to each other.
My own journey through adolescence, career transitions, and motherhood shape the kind of clinician I am: someone who isn't afraid to face the difficult parts of life while also still bringing genuine warmth and presence into the room.
Welcome. I know what it feels like to be lost inside yourself — and what it means to find your way back. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the particular weight of feeling different. I also work with parents trying to reach those same teenagers, adults moving through major life transitions, and couples finding their way back to each other.
My own journey through adolescence, career transitions, and motherhood shape the kind of clinician I am: someone who isn't afraid to face the difficult parts of life while also still bringing genuine warmth and presence into the room.
If you're reading this, something brought you here. Maybe you know exactly what it is. Maybe you just know that something doesn't feel quite right. Grief, a relationship that keeps repeating the same painful pattern, burnout, anxiety that lingers even when life looks fine on the surface, or the challenges of parenting while trying to care for yourself. Whatever brings you here, I'm glad you've arrived.
If you're reading this, something brought you here. Maybe you know exactly what it is. Maybe you just know that something doesn't feel quite right. Grief, a relationship that keeps repeating the same painful pattern, burnout, anxiety that lingers even when life looks fine on the surface, or the challenges of parenting while trying to care for yourself. Whatever brings you here, I'm glad you've arrived.
If you feel like nothing makes you happy, no one understands you, and reaching your true potential is an impossible task, I’m here to help. I will give my absolute best so that we together can solve your dilemmas—however small or encompassing. I am an English and Farsi bilingual California-licensed therapist with eight years of extensive professional experience. I have a Doctorate (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy.
If you feel like nothing makes you happy, no one understands you, and reaching your true potential is an impossible task, I’m here to help. I will give my absolute best so that we together can solve your dilemmas—however small or encompassing. I am an English and Farsi bilingual California-licensed therapist with eight years of extensive professional experience. I have a Doctorate (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I'm Dr. Zenda, a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line, non-medication treatment for chronic insomnia. I work with adults who have difficulty falling asleep, experience prolonged awakenings during the night with difficulty returning to sleep, or wake feeling unrefreshed despite adequate time in bed. Over time, many begin to feel anxious or tense at bedtime, frustrated by lying awake, and worried about how poor sleep is affecting their mood, focus, and daily functioning.
I'm Dr. Zenda, a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line, non-medication treatment for chronic insomnia. I work with adults who have difficulty falling asleep, experience prolonged awakenings during the night with difficulty returning to sleep, or wake feeling unrefreshed despite adequate time in bed. Over time, many begin to feel anxious or tense at bedtime, frustrated by lying awake, and worried about how poor sleep is affecting their mood, focus, and daily functioning.
Dr. Bahar Rahnama is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in childhood mental health disorders, trauma, neurodivergent diagnoses, family systems and Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) support. Dr. Rahnama primarily treats children with behavioral and anxiety disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), social anxiety, and selective mutism. As a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, she has expertise in reducing behavioral symptoms through repairing family relationships and reinforcing healthy boundaries.
Dr. Bahar Rahnama is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in childhood mental health disorders, trauma, neurodivergent diagnoses, family systems and Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) support. Dr. Rahnama primarily treats children with behavioral and anxiety disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), social anxiety, and selective mutism. As a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) therapist, she has expertise in reducing behavioral symptoms through repairing family relationships and reinforcing healthy boundaries.
Therapy is a safe, welcoming space where you can slow down and explore your thoughts and feelings with care and curiosity. It takes outstanding courage to begin this journey, but together, we’ll reconnect with your sincere emotional experience and authentic self to create space for meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, family issues, identity questions, anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you in a collaborative, compassionate environment.
Therapy is a safe, welcoming space where you can slow down and explore your thoughts and feelings with care and curiosity. It takes outstanding courage to begin this journey, but together, we’ll reconnect with your sincere emotional experience and authentic self to create space for meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, family issues, identity questions, anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you in a collaborative, compassionate environment.
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.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
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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.