Taleen Sahakian

Taleen Sahakian

Psychotherapist

Approaches to Therapy

Taleen is an empathetic associate therapist who strives to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Taleen specializes in working with adults, young adults and teenagers and creates a safe, confidential and judgment-free space for clients. By working collaboratively with you and providing support along your journey, she can help you transform your mindset and relationship with yourself and others. Taleen uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you uncover positive beliefs, regain hope and explore solutions that will help you thrive.

Treatment Focus

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Life transitions and adjustments
  • Communication skills and assertiveness
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Eating issues, body image and body dysmorphia
  • Academic counseling
  • Relationship issues
  • Codependency and attachment issues
  • Teenagers and adults
  • Child/parent relationships and parenting skills
  • Work challenges and career coaching
  • Leadership skills

Theoretical Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Psychoeducation
  • Positive Psychology
  • Structured Problem Solving

Favorite Quote

“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because its trust is not in the branch, but in its own wings. Always believe in yourself.”
– Author unknown

Hobbies

Tennis  l  Books  l  Hiking  l  Traveling  l  Gym  l  Yoga

Brief Bio

Taleen received her master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage, Family and Child from Palo Alto University.  She is currently earning her PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Taleen also has a second master’s degree from USC with a MBA in Leadership. In addition to her graduate studies, Taleen has worked at a couple non-profit organizations and is a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) Associate at All Things Relationship. Working as a therapist is a second career for Taleen since she worked in the Entertainment industry leading a marketing team for many years. Taleen made the career switch to psychology since she finds fulfillment in helping others reach their personal and professional goals.

Taleen provides psychological assessment/testing for children and adults. She also has clients of all ages, including adults, young adults and teenagers who would like to make progress with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem, communication skills, stress management, work-life balance, and relationship issues. Taleen utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, which means that she incorporates a combination of different therapeutic theories and interventions in sessions based on the individual needs of each client. She works with each client to explore their coping patterns, identify strengths and develop solutions that will lead them to living happy and successful lives.

Languages

  • English
  • Armenian

Psychotherapist

Approaches to Therapy

Taleen is an empathetic associate therapist who strives to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Taleen specializes in working with adults, young adults and teenagers and creates a safe, confidential and judgment-free space for clients. By working collaboratively with you and providing support along your journey, she can help you transform your mindset and relationship with yourself and others. Taleen uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you uncover positive beliefs, regain hope and explore solutions that will help you thrive.

Treatment Focus

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Life transitions and adjustments
  • Communication skills and assertiveness
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Eating issues, body image and body dysmorphia
  • Academic counseling
  • Relationship issues
  • Codependency and attachment issues
  • Teenagers and adults
  • Child/parent relationships and parenting skills
  • Work challenges and career coaching
  • Leadership skills

Theoretical Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Psychoeducation
  • Positive Psychology
  • Structured Problem Solving

Favorite Quote

“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because its trust is not in the branch, but in its own wings. Always believe in yourself.”
– Author unknown

Hobbies

Tennis  l  Books  l  Hiking  l  Traveling  l  Gym  l  Yoga

Brief Bio

Taleen received her master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage, Family and Child from Palo Alto University.  She is currently earning her PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Taleen also has a second master’s degree from USC with a MBA in Leadership. In addition to her graduate studies, Taleen has worked at a couple non-profit organizations and is a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) Associate at All Things Relationship. Working as a therapist is a second career for Taleen since she worked in the Entertainment industry leading a marketing team for many years. Taleen made the career switch to psychology since she finds fulfillment in helping others reach their personal and professional goals.

Taleen provides psychological assessment/testing for children and adults. She also has clients of all ages, including adults, young adults and teenagers who would like to make progress with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem, communication skills, stress management, work-life balance, and relationship issues. Taleen utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, which means that she incorporates a combination of different therapeutic theories and interventions in sessions based on the individual needs of each client. She works with each client to explore their coping patterns, identify strengths and develop solutions that will lead them to living happy and successful lives.

Languages

  • English
  • Armenian