Irina Sarkissian

I have a deep love for my work as a therapist. Before becoming a therapist, I spent the first half of my life pursuing a career as a classical violinist. That path eventually led me to psychology and the endlessly fascinating complexity of being human.

Over and over, I meet people who have built lives that make perfect sense on paper. They accomplish the goals. They play the roles. They become who they thought they were supposed to become. Yet something still feels off.

What's the meaning of it all?

What do I actually want?

If not now... when?

These are the conversations that fascinate me.

I tend to work best with people who are naturally curious about themselves and world around them. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful people who have spent years taking care of everyone else, meeting expectations, or chasing a version of success that no longer feels fully aligned with who they are.

My work draws from psychodynamic and family systems approaches, with a strong existential backbone. More than anything, I want to understand how you experience the world, because meaningful change rarely comes from trying harder. It comes from seeing yourself more clearly.

My style is direct but kind.

I'll ask questions that linger after the session ends. I'll notice patterns that have quietly followed you for years. Sometimes I'll challenge you. Sometimes I'll simply sit with you in something difficult long enough for it to make sense. Together we'll untangle the beliefs, fears, relationships, and stories that have shaped your life. Not to rewrite your past, but to give you control of your future.

During our first session, I want to understand what brings you to therapy at this point in your life. We'll begin exploring the questions that matter most to you, while also getting a sense of whether we're the right fit for one another.