- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Speaks Spanish
About Helen
Helen Hovsepian is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, or painful life changes. Helen focuses on helping people name what they are feeling and take the next small step toward relief.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Helen emphasizes trust and patience, moving at a pace each person feels ready for. Healing and change are framed as gradual processes that begin with honest conversation.
Helen draws on client-centered therapy to make the person’s goals the focus of each session. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to examine unhelpful thinking patterns and practical coping skills. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover repeated patterns that may keep someone stuck, while solution-focused work aims at immediate, manageable goals.
Somatic approaches are included when body awareness can help with trauma or intense emotions. Together these methods give a range of ways to address stress, shame, relationship concerns, and life purpose questions. Sessions are adapted to the needs and pace of each person.
Helen also offers services in Spanish and welcomes international clients. She asks people to start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes what matters most to the person and adapts pacing and goals to their needs.Cognitive behavioral therapy is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses. Online sessions can include talking through thought patterns, setting small practice goals, and reviewing homework between meetings.
Somatic therapy connects bodily sensations to emotions and reactions. When helpful, the therapist guides simple awareness exercises and grounding practices that can be done while meeting remotely.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can change over time as progress and priorities evolve.
The source biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, avoiding travel time, fitting a shorter check-in during a break, or using a quieter space rather than commuting. Licensed professionals can adjust pace, tools, and homework to suit remote meetings so therapy stays practical and related to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered, emphasizing trust and listening. She blends practical skill-building with deeper exploration to meet each person where they are.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing from California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in Spanish in addition to English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.