Hourig Kalajian, LMFT

Hourig Kalajian is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She approaches therapy with a calm, grounded manner and aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming for people seeking help.

She believes in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. That means looking at relationships, daily stressors, and life context together. Sessions emphasize a person-centered approach and are tailored to each individual's needs.

Hourig draws on practical methods to help with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting concerns, and stress related to caregiving or life transitions. Jealousy, communication problems, commitment worries, and issues around identity and multicultural stresses are also areas she addressess.

Before moving into her current clinical role, she spent many years working with children and adolescents in schools, homes, and community settings. That work included play-based approaches and supporting young people with emotional difficulties.

Her background includes three years as a practicing LMFT and additional experience in school-based therapy helping students with emotional disturbances. In sessions she combines clear tools with a warm, listening approach so people can try new ways of coping and making changes that fit their life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making choices during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, panic, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful. That choice is based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and can be adjusted over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and caregiving. It can also reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use different tools such as worksheets or in-session exercises adapted for video or phone. Licensed professionals can help match the session style to what fits a client’s day-to-day life.