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Nona Akopyan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Nona

I believe that your unique experiences, strengths, and insights are the foundation of the therapeutic journey. My role is to walk alongside you—offering compassionate guidance, practical tools, and unwavering support tailored to your individual path. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I aim to help you develop effective strategies that promote healing, resilience, and authentic growth.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, traveling, and going to concerts.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#101187 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University, Fresno MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Fresno

Nona Akopyan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #101187 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Nona Akopyan accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Prime Health, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Nona Akopyan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Nona is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Nona’s California license number is 101187, 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.

Nona Akopyan has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Nona’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University, Fresno; MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Nona has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, First responders, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Nona Akopyan works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, First responders, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, and OCD, among other areas. These are the areas where Nona spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nona is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nona Akopyan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nona’s style is affirming, casual, challenging, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Nona’s words: “My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration.”

Nona Akopyan (she/her) offers therapy in English and Armenian. Nona identifies as Middle Eastern and White. Nona provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Nona Akopyan offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nona 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 Nona Akopyan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nona 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 Nona’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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