Elena Gharibian

In therapy with me, the focus is on nurturing self-love and compassion, not just as ideas, but as real, felt experiences that can shift how you connect with yourself and those around you. I don’t approach healing only at the surface level or with quick behavioral fixes. Instead, I aim to offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore the deeper emotional and unconscious roots of what you’re going through. I understand that our minds and hearts adapt in powerful ways to help us survive the environments we grew up in. Those adaptations often shape how we think about ourselves, how we respond to others, and how we handle life’s challenges. Early experiences can leave lasting impressions that affect our self-worth, our relationships, and the ways we cope with stress. Together, we’ll explore and care for the protective parts of you, especially the inner child who may still carry old hurts, so that you can move toward greater healing, integration, and wholeness. My path into this work began with my own healing journey. Years ago, I joined a women’s support group where, for the first time, I felt safe enough to share my story and begin making sense of the pain I had carried for so long. That experience, being held with compassion and understanding, was transformative. It inspired me to create a similar kind of space for others: a place where you can feel supported, seen, and not alone in your struggles. The way I show up as a therapist is deeply informed by my own growth and healing. I know firsthand that change is possible when we’re met with empathy, when we reconnect with our truest selves, and when we learn to hold our own stories with compassion. Beyond my role as a therapist, I am a mother to a spirited daughter. Parenting has shaped my understanding of emotional development, attachment, and the profound impact of presence. I also find renewal in nature, whether hiking or simply spending time in green spaces. The natural cycles of growth, rest, and renewal remind me of the healing process, and I strive to bring those same rhythms into the therapy room.