Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist (She/Her)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Online in California
(Online Only)
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and connected in your relationships, in your body, and in your sense of self. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, sexual challenges, cultural expectations, or past trauma, therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and help them move toward deeper intimacy, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a deep respect for culture, identity, and lived experience. As an Armenian therapist, I understand the weight of generational patterns, unspoken family rules, and the tension between tradition and individuality. If you come from a background or a culture where emotions or sexuality are hard to talk about, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this alone.
You bring the strength. I bring the tools. Together, we can create space for you to reclaim your voice, your relationships, and your sense of wholeness.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: Our practice specializes in sex and relationship therapy with a focus on culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care. We support individuals, couples, polycules, and relationships of all kinds in navigating challenges related to intimacy, communication, identity, and connection.
I offer compassionate, skilled therapy under the supervision of licensed therapist Lauren Consul, LMFT (CA LMFT No. 87205). She brings specialized training in somatic work, EMDR, and culturally attuned care—particularly for clients from Armenian and Middle Eastern backgrounds or others who may feel caught between cultural expectations and personal needs.
Whether you’re working through relational conflict, sexual concerns, trauma, or family dynamics, [Name] provides a supportive space to explore, heal, and grow.
Education & Credentials
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist MA, AMFT
- Female
- License # AMFT 144657
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: I hold a B.A. in Psychology and Human Sexuality from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 125
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I reserve a few reduced fee spots on my caseload for clients where my typical fee would otherwise make therapy inaccissble. Please inquire for more information.
- Out of Network
- I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement, which is based on your particular plan.
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
I specialize in working with individuals and couples from Middle Eastern backgrounds who are struggling in their relationships due to cultural conflicts around love, sex, and intimacy. Many clients find themselves caught between the values they were raised with and the norms of American culture, leading to guilt, confusion, or disconnection. Whether you’re navigating shame around sex, difficulty expressing emotional needs, or tension in romantic partnerships, I offer a space that honors both your cultural roots and your desire for authentic, fulfilling relationships. Together, we’ll explore how generational messages, family dynamics, and identity impact the way you love—and begin to build a more empowered, connected version of yourself in intimacy and partnership.