Directory
Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA) directory of therapists and other professionals
Mental health professionals and other providers, with varying specialties, all available for referrals unless otherwise noted (in alpha order). All MEMBERS of AAMHA, Affiliate Members clearly noted.
*all Associates (AMFT, ASW) and Assistants (Psych.) therapists are under supervision by a licensed professional
*Information in this directory has been provided by its members. AAMHA has not reviewed, investigated, evaluated the authenticity or accuracy of the information.
Lisa Arslanian, PsyD
818-930-6565
no website
Location(s): Encino
Specialties: adults, Generalist (on weekends only)
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), English
Anna Aslanian, LMFT
818-850-0931
Location(s): West Los Angeles
Specialties: couples (Gottman Method), addiction/codependency, trauma (EMDR)
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Russian, Armenian (eastern dialect), English
Maria Avanessian, MFT trainee
818-484-6767
no website
Location(s): Burbank
Specialties: children, autism
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Arabic, Armenian (eastern dialect), English
Anita Avedian, LMFT
818-426-2495
Location(s): Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Woodland Hills, Hollywood
Specialties: anger management, social anxiety, bipolar disorder
Insurance: take Harrington Health
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), English
Adrine Avetyan Benlian, LMFT
818-934-1184
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: anxiety, substance abuse, depression
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western and eastern dialects), English
Jack Ayvazian, PhD
818-388-4108
Location(s): North Hollywood
Specialties: neuropsychological testing for learning disabilities, brain injury, dementia
Insurance: taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Gina Balit, MA, LMFT, ATR
818-533-1897
Location(s): Woodland Hills, Brentwood, Burbank/home-based
Specialties: young children of divorce and domestic violence/abuse, art therapy
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western and eastern dialects), English
Shant Boyadjian, MFT
818-850-1774
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: adult males, anxiety
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), English
Adrine Davtyan, LCSW
no phone number
no website
Location(s): unknown
Specialties: trauma
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), English
Silva Depanian, AMFT
818-396-6376
Location(s): Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood
Specialties: adults, anger management, chronic pain
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western and eastern dialects), English
Armineh “Amy” Gourgian, LMFT
818-970-5245
no website>
Location(s): Glendale, Pasadena
Specialties: couples (Emotionally Focused Therapy), depression/anxiety (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western and eastern dialects), Farsi, English
Taline Guevrekian, Psy.D. Candidate
626-487-1744
no website
Location(s): n/a
Specialties: clinical psychology
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a
Languages Spoken: Armenian, French, English
Ira Heilveil, PhD
818-275-2587
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: Autism
Insurance: take Anthem, Blue Shield, Magellan, TriCare
Sliding Scale: unknown
Languages Spoken: English
Derik Hossepian, Psy.D. Candidate
818-891-7711
Location(s): North Hills
Specialties: veterans, behavioral medicine, mood disorders
Insurance: none taken
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (eastern dialect), Spanish, English
Alice Kaakijian, MFCC (Retired – available for consult only)
818-548-5437
no website
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: counseling psychology
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Alice Kevork, AMFT
818-419-2409
Location(s): Pasadena
Specialties: parenting (Positive Discipline Facilitator), couples (Premarital Prepare and Enrich Counseling), anger management
Insurance: take Aetna PPO
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, English
Natalie Khanbabaian, AMFT
818-497-1600
no website
Location(s): Los Angeles
Specialties: adults, underserved community, bipolar disorder
Insurance: take MediCal
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Tanya Manamshian, AMFT
818-845-7671
www.familyserviceagencyofburbank.org
Location(s): Burbank
Specialties: adolescents, social/emotional issues
Insurance: not taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), English
Karina Markosian, PsyD
818-553-3818
no website
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: geriatric
Insurance: taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Sheyda Melkonian, PsyD
818-523-9394
Location(s): Encino
Specialties: adults/young adults, peri and postpartum, learning disorder assessments
Insurance: not taken
Sliding Scale: not offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian (western dialect), Turkish, English
Arpi Nazaryan, Affiliate Member
818-281-1101
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: substance abuse
Insurance: taken
Sliding Scale: unknown
Languages Spoken: Armenian (eastern dialect), English
Artyom Nikoyan, AMFT
818-856-0532
no website
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: adult males, anxiety, depression
Insurance: unknown
Sliding Scale: unknown
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Charles Pilavian, PsyD
213-738-2144
Location(s): Los Angeles
Specialties: police psychology, neuropsychology, testing
Insurance: take
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Tamar Sevajian, LMFT
818-495-5102
Location(s): Pasadena
Specialties: Christian counseling, Grief & Loss, couples (premarital counseling)
Insurance: not taken
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, Arabic, English
Avo Soltanian, LMFT
818-937-1095
no website
Location(s): Glendale
Specialties: children, couples, families
Insurance: take
Sliding Scale: offered
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Raffi Tashjian, MD (Retired – available for consult only)
no phone number
no website
Location(s): n/a
Specialties: adult psychiatry
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
Siran Tashjian, RN (Retired – available for consult only)
no phone number
no website
Location(s): n/a
Specialties: psychiatric nursing
Insurance: n/a
Sliding Scale: n/a
Languages Spoken: Armenian, English
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