Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Encino CA
At Anchor Counseling Group, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, science-backed mental health services tailored to individual needs. Our diverse team of licensed therapists brings extensive clinical expertise and cultural awareness to every session, ensuring clients receive inclusive, personalized care. We offer specialized treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR.Committed to community impact, we lead wellness workshops, partner with local organizations, and actively work to reduce mental health stigma. With flexible payment options including sliding scale fees and insurance billing support, we strive to make quality care accessible to all. Our therapists combine deep professional experience with empathy to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Child Counseling
Career Counseling
EMDR Therapy
CBT Treatment
Highlights and features
- Our team includes 20+ licensed therapists with specialized training in trauma and multicultural issues
- We offer evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, and Internal Family Systems tailored to individual needs
- Sliding scale fees and acceptance of 15+ insurance plans ensure accessible mental health care
- Community wellness workshops and school partnerships demonstrate our commitment to public mental health education
- Comprehensive treatment for 10+ mental health conditions including anxiety, PTSD, and relationship issues
What people say
Life changing support
Compassionate professionals
Genuine understanding
Proven therapeutic methods
Positive impact on life
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and personal growth needs. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based methods to help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and achieve mental wellness through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections. We address issues like marital stress, premarital preparation, and post-divorce adjustments using proven therapeutic approaches that foster mutual understanding and lasting solutions.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists use EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Therapy to treat PTSD and traumatic stress. This intensive support helps clients process distressing experiences, reduce emotional triggers, and develop resilience through customized healing protocols grounded in current neuroscience research.
CBT Treatment
Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets depression, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. We help clients identify distorted thinking, develop practical coping skills, and implement behavioral changes through structured sessions that produce measurable improvements in mental health outcomes.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment processes traumatic memories through guided eye movements. This effective approach reduces emotional distress, reprocesses negative experiences, and builds psychological resilience using standardized protocols proven to treat PTSD and complex trauma symptoms.
People
Avo Soltanian
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializing in trauma recovery and multicultural counseling, Avo brings 12 years of clinical experience helping clients overcome anxiety, relationship issues, and cultural identity challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Madeleine Sayegh
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With expertise in family systems and child therapy, Madeleine supports clients navigating life transitions, parenting challenges, and intergenerational trauma using compassionate, strengths-based counseling techniques developed over 15 years of practice.
Sarah Mairesse
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sarah specializes in women's mental health and perinatal counseling, offering expert support for pregnancy-related stress, postpartum depression, and reproductive health challenges through a holistic therapeutic approach refined over 18 years of clinical work.
Brianna Ramming
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Focusing on adolescent mental health and school issues, Brianna helps teens and young adults manage anxiety, academic stress, and social challenges using innovative therapeutic methods developed through 10 years of specialized practice.
Isabel Hernandez
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Isabel provides culturally responsive therapy for Latinx communities, addressing immigration stress, acculturation challenges, and family dynamics through bilingual counseling services informed by 20 years of cross-cultural clinical experience.
Questions
What types of mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress management, and multicultural concerns using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and most major insurance plans.
What therapy approaches do your counselors use?
Our therapists utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and Art Therapy tailored to individual needs.
Are there sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer flexible pricing options for private pay clients. Contact our office to discuss eligibility for sliding scale rates.
What are your cancellation policies?
A $75 fee applies for missed appointments or cancellations with less than 24-hour notice to maintain scheduling integrity.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-office and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate different client needs and preferences.
