- Family concerns
- Trauma support
- Anxiety and mood
About Harout
Harout "Harry" Ohannessian is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and trauma. He speaks English, Arabic, and Armenian and brings 11 years of clinical work in California to each session.
Harry aims to create a calm place to talk through overwhelming feelings. He uses empathy and active listening to learn what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life and on clearer ways to understand difficult patterns.
His approach draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside methods such as attachment work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and a client-centered stance. That mix lets him tailor sessions to individual needs rather than applying one fixed method.
Clients can expect to look at past experiences that shape present reactions while also practicing concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, anger, or grief. He helps people work through family concerns and intimacy-related issues, and addresses trauma, eating and mood challenges with sensitivity.
Harry earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University Los Angeles. His license is LMFT, which reflects his scope of practice in California.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional safety. In sessions this looks like exploring patterns in relationships and practicing ways to connect or set boundaries that feel healthier. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers clear steps to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Motivational Interviewing is a gentle, goal-focused way to build motivation for change by clarifying values and small next steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try small methods in-session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work reflects their needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits using worksheets, skill practice, and in-session coaching in ways that match a client's routine and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Arabic, Armenian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He sees people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, eating or intimacy-related issues, bipolar symptoms, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is the overall style of therapy here?
The work combines empathic listening with focused techniques. Sessions blend psychodynamic exploration with skill-based methods like CBT and DBT as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced psychotherapy since 2014, bringing about 11 years of experience to his work with clients in California.
What credentials and location apply to this practice?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Arabic, and Armenian.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.