Irina Sarkissian, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Irina Sarkissian

Focus areas

Anxiety

Men's Mental Health Issues

Peer Relationship Struggles

Life Transition

Mood Disorders

Work-Related Counseling

Marriage Conflict Resolution

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Humanistic

Existential

Narrative

Family Systems

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Irina Sarkissian

Hi there, I'm Irina! I'm a licensed therapist with a direct but compassionate approach. My focus is on building a strong client-therapist relationship where you can be open, honest, and understood-without judgment. Therapy with me is about authentic conversations that lead to insights and change. My approach I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, solution-focused, and family systems approaches, with a bit of existentialism for those big ?What's the point of it all?? questions. We dive into the past, focus on the present, and plan for the future. We'll look at patterns to understand how your past experiences contribute to current dilemmas and move forward with clarity. My focus I work with adults facing life transitions, anxiety, grief, relationship and marital issues, burnout, and artist's block. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or need a safe space to think out loud-I can help. My communication style Honest, direct, and authentic. You'll always know where you stand, and we won't waste time circling around the real issues. That said, warmth and humor are part of the process-therapy doesn't have to be heavy all the time, and it helps me see a different layer of you. My journey to mental healthcare Before becoming a therapist, I spent the first half of my life as a classical musician. Seeking balance and self-actualization, I added a second career path. I fell in love with psychology and earned my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Life is complicated, its meaning isn't always obvious, and giving life meaning takes work. Sometimes we just need the right conversation to help us figure things out-most importantly, figure ourselves out and our role in our lives. My goals for you Therapy is collaborative. We start with what matters most to you. Goals aren't set in stone-they evolve as you do. We'll check in and adjust as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1396096160

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What practice does Irina Sarkissian work with?

Irina Sarkissian works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Irina Sarkissian?

Irina Sarkissian frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Irina Sarkissian on their profile.