Psychotherapy for Trauma, Relationships & Family Conflict in San Francisco and California

My name is Araxi, after the Arax River in Armenia. I am a trauma and relationship psychotherapist with over six years of experience in the mental health field. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families in my Pacific Heights office and through telehealth across California.

I work collaboratively with clients to understand not only symptoms, but the deeper experiences and relationships that shape them. Very often, this involves exploration of the unconscious, early experiences, family relationships, and the broader social and economic conditions in which we live.

My approach draws on psychodynamic and depth approaches to explore how our psychological fabric is woven through our experiences and relationships, and how it can be rewoven to foster greater insight and meaningful change.

You can learn more about the theoretical foundations of my work under ‘About’.

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  • “Thanks again for everything you've done for us. Your insight has opened up new avenues for my daughter and I to connect and develop our relationship."

    —Former Client

  • “We are so thankful to you for being there for our daughter. I know everything you have done will help her.”

    —Former Family Therapy Client

  • "As a therapist you're the perfect combination of intellect and empathy. You're really easy to talk to and you don't seem judgmental which makes it easy to talk honestly with you. You definitely set the bar too high - we will be hard pressed to achieve that level of comfortability with someone else."

    —Former Family Therapy Client

  • "Thank you for always listening so closely and making me feel heard. I will forever value our sessions together, and the gratitude I have for you will stay with me."

    —Former Client

  • “Thank you so much for everything. You have made my experience with therapy amazing - I’m so thankful you were my therapist. You made it a comfortable and safe space to really tell you my thoughts and emotions.”

    —Former Adolescent Client

Therapeutic Services

Family Therapy

Individual Therapy

EMDR Therapy

Couples Therapy

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