Helen Hovsepian , LMFT

Helen Hovsepian is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through significant life challenges. She has worked extensively with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and the stress that comes with major life changes. Her practice also focuses on issues such as guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

Helen approaches each person with respect and a desire to build trust, creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage, and she honors the decision to start that process. When clients feel ready, she works collaboratively to explore areas needing healing and to identify steps that support growth and resilience.

Her aim is to help clients meet their fundamental needs so they can move toward greater wellbeing and purpose. Helen offers support tailored to each individual, recognizing that change is a personal journey. She welcomes questions from those considering therapy and is available to discuss whether her approach fits their needs.

Approaches that guide online therapy and healing

Helen uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where clients are listened to with empathy and respect - this approach helps people process emotions, build self-understanding, and make choices that reflect their values. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. In addition, she draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences and relationships influence current patterns, which can be helpful for understanding long-standing emotional difficulties and relational issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Helen treats this as a collaborative process. She will discuss options with each person, tailor techniques to individual needs and goals, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Helen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or travel, and they support continued access to therapy when in-person visits are not feasible.