Octave

she/her

Viktoriya PetrosyanLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Challenging, Empowering, Holistic, Mindful

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

4+

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My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to process life’s challenges and develop effective skills to tackle those challenges.

License number

#88269

Therapy style

Welcome! I congratulate you on taking this step of seeking therapy and I look forward to learning about you and your unique life experiences. As Bessel van der Kolk once said, “Therapy is a way to connect with your inner wisdom and to find your own path to healing.” I believe each client holds the key to their own healing process and I am here to hold the space and provide support. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to process life’s challenges and develop effective skills to tackle those challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, supportive, collaborative, and empathetic.

Approaches

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Armenian

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Interests

I enjoy going for long walks while I listen to classical music. I also believe laughter is a powerful medicine so I try my best to attend comedy shows as often as I can.