Ani Asulyan, LMFT

Ani Asulyan is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She has a long history working as a substance abuse counselor and brings that perspective to her counseling work. Ani speaks English and Armenian and draws on practical methods to help people move forward from hard moments.

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and self-esteem. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and struggles with guilt or shame. Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings.

Ani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and build coping skills. She aims to tailor each plan to the individual rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach. That means talking through what’s working and changing course when needed.

She frames work around realistic goals like reducing panic attacks, improving daily mood, managing cravings, or lowering stress. The approach tends to be practical and collaborative, focusing on skills you can use in everyday life. Ani presents a respectful, compassionate pace so people feel heard as they make changes.

For people supporting others, she can address caregiver issues and the emotional toll of caring roles. To begin, the site’s Start Therapy button leads to a short matching questionnaire and scheduling options based on therapist availability.

How Ani Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Ani draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change behaviors and manage symptoms. One common approach she uses focuses on motivational interviewing, which helps people strengthen their own reasons for change and set practical goals. This method is often helpful for substance use concerns and clients working on motivation and relapse prevention.

Another approach she employs targets coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood difficulties by teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies. These techniques aim to reduce immediate distress and build routines that support long-term stability.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ani collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and life situation. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and let people continue care from different locations within California. It also allows flexible check-ins and step-by-step skill practice between meetings, which often helps progress stay on track.