David Khalatyan, LPCC

David Khalatyan is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and stress. He works with clients who identify as LGBT and those coping with trauma and abuse. David offers a calm, collaborative space where people can talk through hard moments and start to feel more steady.

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical change. He helps clients build resilience and improve communication. Sessions often address attachment concerns like abandonment or family of origin issues and challenges such as codependency, control issues, and dissociation.

He brings four years of clinical experience in California to his work. That background includes supporting people dealing with caregiving stress, cancer-related stress, and the lasting effects of trauma. He also has experience with adoption and foster care questions and with personality-related concerns such as avoidant or antisocial patterns.

In sessions, David emphasizes collaboration and simple tools that fit everyday life. He helps people set small goals, practice new ways of relating, and manage intense emotions. The tone is practical and compassionate rather than overly clinical.

People can expect a steady focus on what matters most to them, whether that is handling workplace stress, repairing communication, or recovering from past abuse. He supports clients in building clearer self-understanding and workable strategies for moving forward.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, recover from trauma, and improve relationships. One common method focuses on skill-building for emotion regulation and stress management, teaching practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David treats the process as collaborative and will help clients choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. He checks in regularly and adapts techniques as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy around work, errands, and caregiving duties. Online work can make it easier to attend shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and maintain momentum between sessions. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide what session rhythm and format will best fit your life.