- 20 years experience
- California LMFT
- Speaks three languages
About Margarita
Margarita Danielyan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma or problems with intimacy. Her approach is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping clients take the first step toward feeling more stable and hopeful.
She brings 20 years of professional experience to sessions and aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space. Clients can expect a calm atmosphere where thoughts and feelings are talked through honestly. The therapist emphasizes listening first, then collaborating on practical next steps.
Margarita uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies to build tolerance for difficult emotions.
Many people come for help with life transitions, career stress, or ongoing anxiety and panic. She also supports those coping with trauma, abuse, and issues like abandonment, attachment, or shame. Sessions address both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns that get in the way of relationships and goals.
Therapy sessions are organized around the client's goals and comfort level. The therapist works with people in English, Armenian, and Russian. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's intake steps and schedule a first appointment.
How her main approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then act in ways that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms; this can help with panic, worry, and everyday coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and empathy to build trust and clarity about goals, which supports longer-term change and emotional processing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Margarita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means talking together about goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most in practice.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work around appointments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let sessions continue when life circumstances make in-person meetings harder. Discussing logistics and format is part of the initial scheduling process so sessions can fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Armenian, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Margarita often helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on listening first. Sessions combine practical skills with reflective discussion tailored to each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individual clients on a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Armenian, and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.