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Ani Asulyan

Ani Asulyan, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist with addiction experience

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  • 20 years experience
  • CA LMFT
  • English and Armenian

About Ani

Ani Asulyan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She brings a long background in substance abuse counseling and a steady focus on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. Ani speaks both English and Armenian and works with each person in a respectful, compassionate way.

Her earlier work in addiction counseling gives her a clear view of recovery challenges. That experience informs how she helps people facing substance use concerns and related stress. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to individual needs.

Ani also helps people build practical coping skills and increase motivation. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing panic or intrusive memories, and addressing guilt or shame.

She aims to create a therapy plan that fits a person’s goals and life situation. Ani emphasizes small, achievable steps and straightforward strategies that people can use between sessions. Her approach combines structure with empathy so people feel heard while working toward change.

If you are considering therapy for mood concerns, addiction, trauma, or chronic stress, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. After that, scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that guide online care and goal setting

Evidence-based techniques form the backbone of her work. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change, especially around substance use and addictive behavior. It focuses on building motivation and setting small, achievable goals.

She also uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic methods to teach coping skills and manage mood symptoms. These approaches break problems into manageable steps, teach breathing and grounding tools for panic, and offer strategies to reduce avoidance and improve daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques over time. That collaborative process aims to match methods to what helps you most, rather than applying a single fixed plan.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or supporting work-hour appointments. It can also let people continue care while managing health or mobility challenges. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ani commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like panic, grief, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, focusing on motivational interviewing and evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and motivation.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of professional experience and extensive work as a substance abuse counselor, which informs her approach to recovery and relapse prevention.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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