Let's Figure This Out Together

Offering Individual and Couple's Therapy remotely in California and in-person in Woodland Hills, CA.

Bad or unhealthy behaviors serve a purpose in our lives.

Since most of the things we do are about trying to get our needs met, being able to identify and communicate those needs can change your view of yourself. Simply put, in both individual therapy and couples therapy, my approach is considered powerful because I help my clients identify their needs on a deeper level. Whether you are doing individual or couple's therapy, this results in a higher level of self-compassion and awareness. With that being said, healing starts with getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Individual and Couple's Therapy being offered by Karine Echighian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Here to gently push you out of your comfort zone

My goal, for individual and couple's therapy, is to provide a safe space where I will meet you emotionally and help you meet each other in a safe space. I bring a direct approach that helps hold you accountable to your goals, your feelings, your words and each other. The intention of individual therapy and couples therapy is to help you communicate what is not being said. Learn more about Karine Echighian, LMFT

What makes me different?

While other therapists focus on offering a tool-based approach, my approach focuses more on the reflective part of therapy. In both Individual and Couple's Thearpy, too often individuals go to therapy to have someone “fix” or “stop” behaviors. As much as we want to find the quick fix, my approach to individual therapy and couples therapy comes from wanting to help you figure out “WHY” you do what you do, rather than just TELLING you what to do to stop the behavior. Understanding the “WHY”, opens the door to creating compassion for yourself in a healthy way.

"Looking for a therapist is so daunting and overwhelming, how will I even know if I found the right one?"

"I've never looked for therapist before, what types of questions should I ask?"

What do you think makes a good therapist?

How do I feel speaking with this therapist?

When picking a therapist, one of the first things you want to ask yourself is “how do I feel when I speak with this therapist?” This is true when calling to schedule an appointment, doing the 15 minutes consultation and throughout therapy. Having the right connection and vibe with the therapist is imperative to trusting them and being able to open up about your struggles. It is important to feel safe, heard, understood and not to feel rushed or have your questions disregarded. I believe personalities need to mesh well together for the right flow of therapy.

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Do they have the right experience to treat my symptoms?

Finding a therapist can be a difficult experience, especially when you are utilizing insurance. However, it is important to hold out for a therapist that has the experience needed to treat your symptoms. Each therapist, even general therapists (those who do not specialize in a specific niche), have their own experiences with level of experience treating certain disorders. Depending on where they work, how they work or how long they have been in the field, they may have more or less training treating certain disorders. For example, if they do not often run across individuals struggling with an eating disorder, they may have less knowledge of how to treat the disorder and are therefore, not a good fit for someone who has or is struggling with one. You are worth finding the right person to help you!

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What is their therapeutic approach or orientation?

Not only does each therapist have their own level of experience with certain topics, symptoms or problems, they also have their own therapeutic approach. There are countless therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, etc. Each approach comes with its own training and its own set of tools used to teach and treat individuals. Not all approaches work for every individual. I believe this is based on the level of your own personal experience in therapy and your personality. Some people need more structured approaches and others need more of a Person-Centered approach. Finding someone with the right approach or an eclectic approach can alter the process and outcome of treatment.

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A Stereotype-Defying Therapist

Finding help is not about getting ANY therapist, it'sabout finding the RIGHT therapist.