Harout "Harry" Ohannessian

LMFT

California

Calm, steady support for trauma and life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 127908

NPI

1285756551

Experience

11 years

Languages

English, Arabic, Armenian

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Trauma recovery
   • Relationship focus
   • Skill building

   About Harout

   Harout "Harry" Ohannessian is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship pain. He speaks English, Arabic, and Armenian and brings 11 years of clinical experience to his work. Harry aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and begin to feel steadier.

   He focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and anger issues, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with big life changes. He also works with concerns like paranoia, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse. Harry commonly supports people facing compassion fatigue and the long-term effects of trauma.

   Harry uses a mix of approaches based on what each person needs. He draws on psychodynamic ideas to help uncover patterns that cause pain. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach coping skills and emotion regulation.

   Motivational Interviewing and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide how he talks with clients. Those approaches help people find their own reasons for change and improve close relationships. Sessions tend to emphasize empathy, careful listening, and practical steps between meetings.

   Harry earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles. His LMFT credential reflects his practice in California and over a decade of work with clients.

2. How Harry blends therapy approaches for online work

   Harry uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That approach involves open questions and reflection to explore motivation and commitment. It can be useful for people feeling stuck or unsure about next steps.
   
   He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach focuses on connection, safety in relationships, and repairing trust, which helps with intimacy and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy guides his way of listening - the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathic presence to support growth.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Harry will collaborate with each person to choose which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions over time, blending conversation, coping skills, and practical steps based on what is helping.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with him during the intake process about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to manage moments that feel intense during video or phone meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   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

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English, Arabic, Armenian

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Harry address?

   He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and anger concerns, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as paranoia, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse.

   How would you describe his therapy style?

   Harry blends deep listening with practical tools. He uses psychodynamic conversation to understand patterns and combines it with skill-based approaches like CBT and DBT to manage symptoms.

   What is his clinical background?

   He has practiced psychotherapy since 2014, giving him 11 years of experience working with people facing trauma and life stressors.

   Which credential does he hold and where is he based?

   He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

   Which languages are offered for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English, Arabic, and Armenian.

   Can people from other countries work with him?

   He does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin therapy with him?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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