Hourig Kalajian

Compassionate therapist blending practical and person-centered care

LMFT California

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Hourig

Hourig Kalajian is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who brings a person-centered, holistic perspective to clinical work.

Background and approach

She frames mental health within the context of a person’s whole life and uses tailored interventions to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, career decisions, bipolar mood management, and ADHD. Her practice emphasizes calm, collaborative engagement to help clients navigate life transitions and chronic stressors.

Her approach weaves together evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies. This mix allows her to balance practical skills-building with exploration of values, meaning, and interpersonal patterns.

Hourig aims to create an atmosphere where clients feel heard while working toward concrete coping tools and clearer direction. She holds the California LMFT credential and brings three years of experience in clinical practice.

Sessions address a broad range of concerns and are structured to fit each person’s needs, using a collaborative pace and interventions chosen to support short- and longer-term goals.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Hourig draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skills practice. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and stress management. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without struggling with them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action; ACT can help with coping during life transitions, chronic stress, and feelings of emptiness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time so the work remains relevant and achievable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and broader access. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy weeks, manage childcare or work constraints, and practice therapeutic skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor pace and tools to suit each client while using these options to keep care consistent and convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Focus areas include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, parenting and family concerns, grief, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The therapist blends client-centered work with evidence-informed methods like CBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques to combine skills training with exploration of values and meaning.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has three years of experience practicing as a licensed mental health professional.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, holding the California credential CA LMFT 99925 and practicing in California.

In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English