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Shushanik Gaboian

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Shushanik

My therapy style is centered around creating a safe and nurturing space where you can comfortably explore your inner world. I am committed to supporting you in befriending the parts of yourself that you find challenging to accept. With a deep passion for helping individuals integrate their struggles into a persona of strength and resilience, I strive to empower you on your healing journey. Throughout my 9 years as a clinical therapist, I have incorporated trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches into my practice. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and body-based interventions. By drawing from these modalities, I provide a holistic healing approach. I approach therapy with a lens of attachment and family systems, recognizing that we are influenced by our culture, environment, and experiences. I firmly believe in the inherent strength and resilience within each individual and my role is to offer guidance and support as we uncover your inner resources. Together, we will identify and process the stressors in your life, develop practical coping skills, and foster a sense of empowerment and self-discovery.

I strive to empower you on your healing journey.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Shushanik Gaboian, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #77193 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Shushanik Gaboian accepts Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, 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.

Shushanik Gaboian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Shushanik is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Shushanik’s California license number is 77193, 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.

Shushanik Gaboian has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Shushanik’s education and training include MSW - Social Welfare, UCLA. Over that time, Shushanik has worked closely with Immigrants and Students.

Shushanik Gaboian works with Immigrants and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Shushanik spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shushanik is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shushanik Gaboian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shushanik’s style is authentic, engaging, exploratory, mindful, and open-minded. In Shushanik’s words: “I strive to empower you on your healing journey.”

Shushanik Gaboian (she/her) offers therapy in English and Russian.

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