- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and PTSD
- CBT and somatic
About Helen
Helen Hovsepian is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, self-esteem problems, and life changes. She also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress, and offers sessions in Spanish as well as English.
Helen's approach is down-to-earth and person-focused. She centers conversations on what matters most to each client and uses clear tools to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions may include talking, noticing bodily responses, and practical steps to test new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Over her career she has drawn on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused strategies, and somatic work. That mix lets her address both immediate problems and deeper patterns that underlie guilt or shame. She adapts the focus depending on whether someone needs short-term problem solving or longer reflection.
Helen invites people to bring whatever feels most pressing. She outlines small goals together and checks progress along the way. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract promises.
To begin, people follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted, and sessions are offered in Spanish when needed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions with this orientation focus on open conversation, clarifying goals, and tracking what changes feel useful in day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying new responses. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises, homework between meetings, and clear check-ins on progress, which can help with anxiety, depression, and shame-related thoughts.
Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily signals and physical reactions linked to stress or trauma. In an online setting this can mean guided awareness of breathing, posture, and tension, and trying small grounding practices together during the session.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Helen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, whether they need short-term problem solving or deeper reflection. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find these practical benefits helpful when managing ongoing feelings of guilt or shame.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Helen works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life changes. She also lists guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress as focus areas.
How does she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic reflection, solution-focused steps, and somatic awareness. The work includes noticing patterns, testing small changes, and attending to bodily responses that link to shame or guilt.
How much experience does she have?
Helen has 25 years of professional experience working with people on issues like trauma, grief, anxiety, and life changes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices from California.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in Spanish as well as English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are accepted. Confirm session options and scheduling when you complete the matching process.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.