Hello there, I’m Milena, an Armenian-American immigrant, mom, and spouse who’s passionate about living a life of awareness and intention. I’m driven by genuine connections and being a compassionate witness to your human experience.
I know firsthand what it feels like to lose yourself in the expectations of society.
Over my decades of experience working with clients and growing in my own journey, I’ve gathered many tools to help you uncover your innate wisdom, and develop unshakable self-trust to move through life's biggest challenges.
I guide and support growth-oriented individuals who are curious about conscious living practices. For the motivated seeker who is willing to do the work, our sessions will sift through emotions and perceived limitations to reveal your strengths.
I work with my clients to:
Break through shame, blame, and a victim’s mindset.
Accept all parts of their humanity.
Feel kindness and compassion towards the self and others.
Find relief from critical or racing thoughts.
Experience emotions without judgment and fear.
Identify harmful intergenerational patterns.
Open to intimacy and vulnerability in a healthy way.
Develop clear boundaries and direction.
My approach is unique in that I draw from science and intuition, and I blend modern wisdom with ancient philosophy. Here are some of the concepts and modalities I work with:
Neurobiology, psychology, and psychotherapy
Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Lifestyle Modification, Identifying Environmental Stressors, and Holistic Health Coaching
Breathwork
Mindfulness and Meditation
Journaling and Intuitive Work
Psychoeducation
Present Moment Awareness
Accountability
Eastern Philosophy
Bibliotherapy (Recommended Readings)
Talk Therapy
Somatic healing
As an Armenian who immigrated during the the Soviet Union's fall, my lifelong journey toward self-discovery has been challenging yet beautiful.
As a young person I grappled with conformity and difficult transitions. I felt pressure to be the ‘good girl,’ and kept up that performance while questioning my place in two cultures.
As I attempted to make this new land my home, I knew there was more to my true self. My decades-long journey to understand that dormant version of me was filled with fear, anger, and confusion. After years of working with hundreds of clients, extensive multi-disciplinary training, and my own lived experience, I cracked the code to my own emotional liberation and deep connection with myself.
I want to help you do the same.
As I grow my practice and impact, I’m driven by a mission to help my clients be free from suffering and empowered to follow their own path, free of comparison and judgment of self and others.
Extensive education in mindful living practices through studying at Buddhist centers and meditation retreats.
Becoming a Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor and hold a Double Master’s in Education and Counseling.
Becoming a Certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
To stay current, I COMPLETE yearly workshops and trainings to maintain my licensure.
ATTEND Meditation teacher training in both group and individualized settings, continually deepening my capacity to guide clients toward self-discovery and emotional freedom.
