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Harout "Harry" Ohannessian

Experienced therapist focused on healing and relationships

LMFT California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Arabic, Armenian

About Harout

Harout "Harry" Ohannessian centers his practice on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma, and life transitions. With an emphasis on restoring a sense of safety and self-worth, he works to guide clients toward clearer self-understanding and healthier relational patterns.

Background and approach

Harry draws on a range of clinical methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, aiming to reduce overwhelming emotions and support practical coping skills. Harry has practiced psychotherapy since 2014 and holds the LMFT credential in California (CA LMFT 127908).

His work blends empathic exploration with goal-oriented techniques so clients can both process painful experiences and build actionable strategies for daily life. He brings particular attention to concerns such as depression, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and anger issues, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and complex areas like paranoia, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse.

Fluent in English, Arabic, and Armenian, Harry offers sessions in several formats to fit different needs and schedules. He aims to collaborate with each person to find an approach that fits their goals and preferences while supporting progress toward greater stability and relational balance.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Harout "Harry" Ohannessian commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles into his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life to improve how people connect and respond to others, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional regard to support personal growth and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Harry works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting difficulties, then tailors methods accordingly so therapy feels relevant and manageable. Over time he adjusts techniques as needs evolve, combining insight-oriented work with skill-building when appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from where they are, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to practice new skills in real-life contexts.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and anger problems, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus focus on paranoia, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach blends deep empathy and exploration with practical strategies, combining psychodynamic elements with techniques from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to help clients process experience and build coping skills.
How long has he been practicing therapy?
He has practiced psychotherapy since 2014, bringing 11 years of clinical experience to his work with clients.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the California license CA LMFT 127908 and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are available in English, Arabic, and Armenian for clients who prefer those languages.
In what formats can sessions be held?
He offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

ParanoiaPersonality disordersSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Arabic, Armenian