Dr. Philip Takakjian, PsyD, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“My experience with Dr. Philip has been greatly healing. He is very compassionate while also teaching exercises for me to practice that help with healing and prioritizing my mental wellbeing within my day to day lifestyle.”

DLLess than 1 month ago

About Dr. Philip Takakjian

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Existential Anxiety

Personality Disorder

Addiction Therapy

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Therapy

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Psychoanalytic

Family / Marital

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Philip Takakjian

Dr. Philip Takakjian is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings together elite training from UC Berkeley, Stanford VA, and the California School of Professional Psychology with 25 years of dedicated Zen Buddhist practice. His unique integration of Eastern wisdom and Western psychology creates profound, lasting transformation.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a 25-year Zen student, Dr. Takakjian places great value on presence, naturalness, reflection, and openness. He aspires to the Bodhisattva Ideal - the compassionate commitment to helping others deal skillfully with their suffering. His own experiences with pain and transformation have taught him resilience, courage, and self-reliance, which he brings to his therapeutic work.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Dr. Takakjian developed an innovative East/West mind-body treatment approach that addresses the root causes of suffering through emotional processing, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness training. His specialty areas include Addiction, Co-occurring Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, and Mind/Body conditions. He utilizes a biopsychosocial model informed by cognitive-behavioral, somatic, emotion-focused, and short-term relational therapy.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Savant Care Inc.

Education and training

California School of Professional Psycholog, PhD in Psychology

NPI number

1225052889

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Dr Martirosian was v Patient and understanding. Highly recommended

Less than 1 month agoAM

My experience with Dr. Philip has been greatly healing. He is very compassionate while also teaching exercises for me to practice that help with healing and prioritizing my mental wellbeing within my day to day lifestyle.

Less than 1 month agoDL

helping me alot

Less than 1 month agoGH

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Takakjian?

Generally, Dr. Philip Takakjian has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Takakjian's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Philip Takakjian accepting new patients?

Dr. Philip Takakjian generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Takakjian's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Philip Takakjian accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Takakjian online?

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What practice does Dr. Philip Takakjian work with?

Dr. Philip Takakjian works with Savant Care Inc..

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Philip Takakjian?

Dr. Philip Takakjian frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Philip Takakjian on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Philip Takakjian speak?

Dr. Philip Takakjian speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Philip Takakjian in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Philip Takakjian. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.