What to Expect in Gay-Affirming Therapy with Dr. Harel
First Session – Safe, Grounded, and Confidential Sessions start with a warm welcome. The focus of the first meeting is to draw a map of current challenges and desired outcomes. D
Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles with Dr. Harel Papikian
Helping Individuals and Couples to Heal, Strengthen, and Reconnect [Schedule a Free Consultation Call] Your heart races before an important meeting. Sleepless nights stretch on as
How Can You Manage Your Separation Anxiety Disorder | Dr. Harel Papikian
Introduction For many, the idea of separation anxiety brings to mind children who struggle to spend a night away from home. But what often goes unnoticed is that separation anxiety
Top 10 Tips by Dr. Harel Papikian to Deal with Narcissism
Introduction Imagine this: You’ve been dating someone for a few years in Los Angeles. At first, they seemed confident and charming. But over time, small things start to feel off.
Religious Trauma in Los Angeles | Dr. Harel Papikian
Living With Old Wounds in a City of Reinvention A young woman in her thirties, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, once told me: “I walked into a grocery store in Echo Pa
How to Deal With Jealousy and Insecurity in a Relationship
Build stronger connections by overcoming inner doubts Jealousy and insecurity can sneak into even the most loving relationships. They often start as whispers in your head—“Why
How to Manage and Resolve Conflict in Relationships
Conflict Happens – But It Doesn’t Have to Break You Every relationship, no matter how strong, faces conflict. From daily misunderstandings to deeper emotional disagreeme
Does Insurance Cover Couples Therapy? What You Need to Know
Couples therapy has become an increasingly sought-after form of mental health support for individuals seeking to strengthen their relationships. Whether it is to address communicat
What If Partners Fight More During Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is supposed to bring people closer, right? So what does it mean when you and your partner are arguing more than ever during sessions? If you’re feeling
Can Couples Therapy Help If We Have Trust Issues or Past Infidelity?
When trust is broken in a relationship—whether through lies, emotional distance, or infidelity—it can feel like the very foundation has cracked. Rebuilding that trust may seem