Armen Youssefians

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

Armen Youssefians is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Armen is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Armen’s California license number is 51455, 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.

Armen Youssefians has been practicing therapy for 14 years. Armen’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California. Over that time, Armen has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Immigrants, and Non-monogamous relationships. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Armen is part of that group.

Armen Youssefians works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Immigrants, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Armen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Armen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Armen Youssefians draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Armen’s style is action-oriented, affirming, casual, direct, and engaging. In Armen’s words: “My approach focuses on creating a warm, nurturing, and accepting environment in which this important work is done together.”

Armen Youssefians (he/him) offers therapy in English and Armenian. Armen identifies as Middle Eastern or North African. Armen provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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