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Ani Varbedian

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

17 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Ani

Are you a woman who on the outside everyone sees you as put together and accomplished but internally, you’re breaking? The overthinking, self-doubt, and feelings of unworthiness are overwhelming. You are tired of feeling anxious like you don’t measure up. You are ready to feel confident and whole in your own skin and at ease in your body. Many of my clients identify as overachievers, people pleasers, and perfectionists. You are insightful, want a deeper understanding of yourself and your past experiences, and are ready to step into your power. You are not alone and have come to the right place. My focus as an intentional therapist is to help people heal from past traumas, uncover their authentic selves, increase self-worth, discover their inherent resiliencies, strengthen their personal relationships, increase relational self-awareness, and build a lifelong toolkit of healthy, effective coping strategies for whatever challenges life may bring. Therapy has the potential to be transformative, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with newfound strength and resilience. I'm honored to accompany you on this journey towards positive change.

My focus as an intentional therapist is to help people heal from past traumas, uncover their authentic selves, increase self-worth, and discover their inherent resiliencies.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Ani Varbedian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #46592 (exp May 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Ani Varbedian accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Ani Varbedian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Ani is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ani’s California license number is 46592, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ani Varbedian has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Ani’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Philips Graduate Institute. Over that time, Ani has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ani is part of that group.

Ani Varbedian works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Ani spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ani is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ani Varbedian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ani’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, exploratory, and holistic. In Ani’s words: “My focus as an intentional therapist is to help people heal from past traumas, uncover their authentic selves, increase self-worth, and discover their inherent resiliencies.”

Ani Varbedian (she/her) offers therapy in English. Ani identifies as Middle Eastern.

Ani Varbedian offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ani is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ani Varbedian is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ani will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Ani’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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