Helen Hovsepian , LMFT

Helen Hovsepian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. As an LMFT she brings long-term clinical experience helping people navigate trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports clients facing major life changes and the everyday challenges that accompany transitions.

Helen emphasizes building trust and a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. She approaches the work slowly and respectfully, addressing areas that need healing only when the client feels ready to do so. Helen recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and honors each person’s decision to seek support. Her goal is to assist clients in identifying and meeting fundamental needs so they can grow and thrive.

She provides services in Spanish and accepts international clients. Helen is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and creates a respectful, empathic space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows. This approach is well suited to building trust, exploring values, and supporting self-discovery during major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and responding differently to challenging situations.

Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and how trauma and stress can show up in the body; it can be useful for people who notice physical responses related to past experiences and want integrative ways to regulate and process those responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adapt techniques as the relationship develops.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and expand access to licensed professionals and therapists from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the format that best fits their lifestyle and comfort level.