Susan Chakmakian, MA, MFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in California and the great state of Texas! Since my education and experience are in both Psychology and in Music, I enjoy a combination of working with therapy clients, mentoring students and MFT interns, and singing and teaching music. I have been trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which supports my clients in uncovering the unconscious processes that affect present behaviors. But also, I do work uniquely with my clients based on their own strengths, insight and culture and will employ other therapeutic methods to motivate growth and change. I love to bring knowledge and humor together for a very supportive growth environment. Through a collaborative process, I will support you in uncovering the emotional truth of your struggle, which will reduce stress, support healing and change, and help facilitate a more meaningful direction. Finding new and better ways of dealing with your conflicts may be challenging at times, but it's time to start feeling better and the rewards are worth it. My specialties are clients dealing with infertility/adoption. My experiences allows me particular insight for artists/musicians. I have a personal understanding of Catholic and Christian clients but I work with all religions and spiritual beliefs. With all treatment, I approach clients sensitively and with respect to the uniqueness of their situation. Licensed in CA and TX. TELETHERAPY available for clients anywhere in CA and TX! I will be available for face to face therapy later in 2021.