Dr. Cynthia Sahakian, LMFT #122387

My multicultural background and experience helps me understand the uniqueness of each client to support them towards their own personal journey. Having lived in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States has enhanced my development as a person and a therapist, allowing me to better connect with my clients' cultures. Studying Psychology since 2007 and practicing since 2015 has helped me grow to become more attuned and offer my clients a safe, friendly, empathetic environment which tailors each treatment modality towards the needs of each individual separately. With authenticity and genuine desire to help, my goal is to guide you through life issues by providing a framework that allows you to access your internal strengths so you can move forward in becoming your highest and best self. Don't let fear keep you silent, use your words, shout your answers, make yourself heard and allow me to provide you the opportunity to put meaning behind your words and meaning behind the silence.

Qualifications & Experience

2019- Present

Empower Therapy

Private Practice with a focus on:
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Therapy
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Reunification

2016-2020

West Valley Counseling Center - Non Profit Organization

At the Center I started to build my own private practice with my focus on:
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Reunification
- Child Therapy
All the above was also associated with diagnosing different disorders and helping individuals, couples, families and children build a better life for themselves.

2015 - 2016

Eating Disorder Residential Facility with Focus on:

24 hours residential center with inpatient clients who I assisted individually and in group therapy while focusing on:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Food Intake Disorder (AFID)
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia
- Compulsive Overeating
- Other Eating Disorders
- Detox and
- Mood & Anxiety Disorders

Education, Degrees and Licenses

Board of Behavioral Sciences State of California - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - #122387
Pacifica Graduate Institute - Ph.D. 2023- Depth Psychology with Specialization in Integrated Therapy and Healing Practices
Pacifica Graduate Institute - MA- Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Depth Psychology.
University of California, Irvine- BA - Behavioral Psychology and Sociology