Isabella Sarkissian-Ourkhan

Isabella Sarkissian-Ourkhan is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of experience supporting people through common but painful problems. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and steadying self-esteem. She also focuses on life changes and feelings of isolation and loneliness that come with big transitions.

She aims to make sessions feel calm and nonjudgmental. The therapist creates space for clients to speak freely about hard feelings. Isabella works collaboratively to set goals and try practical steps that fit everyday life.

Her approach is straightforward and human. Conversations often include learning ways to manage worry, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck and to simple shifts that can ease daily strain.

Isabella draws on nearly two decades of clinical work in California. That experience shapes how she guides someone through rough patches and life adjustments. She encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

Clients are invited to be active participants in the process. The focus is on building skills that make a real difference between sessions and helping people reconnect with what matters to them.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Isabella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer communication. One common approach helps people learn tools to manage anxiety and stress, such as breaking worries into smaller steps and practicing calming routines. Another focuses on improving communication and relationship skills so people can express needs and resolve recurring conflicts more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will help clients decide what methods match their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as needs change over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Many clients find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and making it easier to attend regular sessions. Online sessions can also be adapted for shorter check-ins or longer deeper conversations depending on what’s helpful. Licensed professionals can guide scheduling and session length so therapy fits into daily routines without adding extra stress.