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Margarita Danielyan

Californian LMFT guiding practical emotional growth

LMFT California

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Armenian, Russian
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About Margarita

Margarita Danielyan brings 20 years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in California. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses a broad range of related issues including abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, communication problems, grief and forgiveness, immigration stress, and questions about life purpose. She cultivates an atmosphere where clients can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, and she guides conversations toward practical steps and deeper understanding.

Her work draws from several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and psychodynamic perspectives. Margarita aims to partner with each person to clarify goals and build coping skills that fit their day-to-day life.

Fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, she offers a collaborative, respectful style that balances emotional exploration with actionable strategies. Margarita frames therapy as a shared process and supports clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and clearer direction.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can help with life transitions, avoidance, and stuck patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and tailor sessions so the work aligns with each client's needs. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust techniques over time to find the best fit.

Online sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend consistently, try different ways of communicating, and integrate therapeutic skills into daily routines while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Margarita works with clients on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also addresses challenges such as attachment issues, body image, isolation, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines empathic listening with practical techniques drawn from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, client-centered, and psychodynamic methods to balance emotional insight and skill building.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 141043 and maintains practice in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Armenian, and Russian for clients who prefer any of those languages.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different scheduling and communication needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Armenian, Russian