The Team

Dr. Karamanukyan is a graduate from Alliant International University, San Diego where she completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She is a pre-licensed psychologist working under the supervision of Dr. Kaila Smith to complete her post-doctoral training for licensure. Throughout her pre-doctoral training she gained extensive training in health and existential psychology working with individuals who have varying severities of medical and terminal illnesses. While in graduate school she trained in a crisis house, psychiatric hospital, and a maximum security prison where she provided therapy to clients in acute crisis and supported them in stabilization. Her previous experiences have helped develop her patient centered approach to therapy. Dr. Karamanukyan uses a combination of Psychodynamic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Systems theory to conceptualize and support her clients. She also has specialized training in EMDR and utilizes this modality to support client’s with a trauma history.

Dr. Karamanukyan has a collaborative style to therapy, in which she encourages patient’s to lead their healing journey while she remains curious and open, being mindful of her patient’s diverse cultural experiences. Though she takes a supportive role, she empowers her patients to make changes when necessary. She has experience working with children, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.