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Isabella Sarkissian-Ourkhan

Isabella Sarkissian-Ourkhan, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm guidance for stress and depression

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  • Relationship focus
  • Improving self esteem
  • Practical coping skills

About Isabella

Isabella Sarkissian-Ourkhan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers steady support for people trying to cope with life changes or rebuild confidence. Isabella aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and straightforward so people can take that first step toward feeling better.

She has 18 years of professional experience working in California. In sessions she focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Conversations are practical and centered on the person’s real-life situations rather than abstract theory.

Isabella listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them practice new ways of responding. She encourages small experiments that can change daily routines and relationships. The work often includes improving communication, addressing guilt or shame, and reducing isolation.

She also supports people working on life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety. Progress is paced to match each person’s comfort level and goals. Isabella describes taking the first step as an act of courage, and she offers steady guidance along the way.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

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

Approaches that guide online sessions

Isabella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer communication. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then practice small experiments to test new ways of coping; this is useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood. Another approach centers on building better communication skills and repairing relationship difficulties by learning to express needs and listen effectively, which can reduce conflict and loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Isabella treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and daily life. Together you can try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when time is limited. Isabella will work with you to schedule sessions that match your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, shame and guilt, loneliness, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings. The approach emphasizes small, doable changes and better communication skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional experience providing clinical work in California.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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