- 20 years experience
- Substance use support
- English and Armenian
About Ani
Ani Asulyan is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience. She brings decades of hands-on work, including extensive roles as a substance abuse counselor. Ani focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and self-esteem struggles.
Her background in addiction work gives her a grounded understanding of substance use and recovery. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's situation. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills people can use between appointments.
Ani helps people build coping strategies and strengthen motivation. She also supports work on forgiveness, guilt, and attachment or abandonment concerns. Communication problems, impulsivity, and isolation are common topics she addresses in sessions.
She pays attention to how chronic pain, illness, or caregiver stress affect mood and daily functioning. People who want to focus on life purpose, control issues, or patterns related to narcissism and mood disorders will find a practical focus in her work. Ani aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Clients can expect a customized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. She encourages small, manageable goals and tracks progress over time. Ani speaks English and Armenian and practices from California.
How Ani uses evidence-based approaches online
Two of the approaches Ani draws on are motivational interviewing and other evidence-based techniques. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them, resolve mixed feelings about change, and build commitment to practical steps. Evidence-based techniques can include structured skills practice to manage anxiety, depression, or cravings and aim to give clear tools for daily use.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ani will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans over time. She emphasizes teamwork and practical progress rather than one fixed method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit work and appointments more easily, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Ani about what will work best for your routine and symptoms so sessions can be scheduled in a way that supports everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Armenian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ani address?
Ani works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also addresses related areas like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach emphasizes evidence-based techniques and motivational interviewing to set clear goals and build practical skills. Sessions focus on steps people can use between appointments.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including extensive work as a substance abuse counselor and ongoing clinical practice in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Ani?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.