- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Marianna
Marianna Oganesyan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on 12 years of practical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She speaks plain language and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable. Her background centers on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
In sessions she focuses on everyday problems like low motivation, self-esteem struggles, concentration and memory difficulties, and ADHD-related attention challenges.
Background and approach
She also helps people work through communication problems and issues around forgiveness. Conversations are aimed at understanding what’s getting in the way now and finding doable changes for daily life. Marianna believes the relationship with a therapist matters most.
She works to create openness so thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. That approach sets the tone for practical steps and honest reflection. Her California license as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, informs how she frames relationship dynamics and individual concerns.
Sessions typically focus on what a person wants to change and on skills that can be used between meetings. Parents seeking help with the strain of parenting will find direct, grounded support for everyday challenges. Marianna encourages small, steady shifts that add up over time and helps clients make choices that fit their values and routines.
What Marianna works with
Everything Marianna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marianna helps people with.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Marianna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical tools. One common approach helps people learn skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress through breathing, pacing, and reshaping unhelpful thoughts. These techniques are useful for those who feel overwhelmed and need step-by-step strategies to calm reactions.Another approach emphasizes increasing focus and task management for people with attention difficulties. Sessions include concrete routines, prioritization strategies, and short exercises to practice concentration between meetings. This work is aimed at improving daily functioning and reducing frustration around memory or motivation problems.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a client’s goals, needs, and personal preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and clients are encouraged to try options and give feedback about what works.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and messaging are good for brief check-ins, quick skills practice, or support between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, childcare, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Marianna
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Marianna helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, and related issues like communication and forgiveness.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. The focus is on listening, building understanding, and finding practical steps to try between appointments.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns, from anxiety to attention and parenting-related stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located within her licensed region.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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