TESTIMONIALS

Anna, Eagle Rock, CA

"I have worked with Mariam on and off for about 10 years now, first in couples counseling, then about menopause and general anxiety, and recently about loss, regret, and aging. I can't say enough about Mariam as a person as well as her methods as a therapist. She is kind, smart, insightful, and unintimidating, and I felt comfortable with her right away. So did my husband, and he's a little more skeptical and introverted. Mariam has a photographic memory and will remember everything you ever tell her, so that is not only comforting, it saves a lot of time. She has an uncanny ability to point out the crux of the issue and to articulate it. I know I can count on her to help me find my way around anything life throws at me. She's a wonderful coach and navigator with remarkable instincts. I feel so lucky and grateful to have found her. She has helped me so much on a day-to-day level, especially with anxiety, using concrete tools that really work. I can't recommend Mariam highly enough to anyone who needs a therapist. She's the best."

AK, Burbank, CA

"I had been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks most of my life; I also have a lot of trauma in my past. I did talk therapy for many years, and it has helped me to understand some things about my past and about my symptoms, but I continued struggling in my daily life and relationships. Brainspotting helped me access and process the trauma in a completely different way. I don’t know how it happened, but no longer feel burdened and hurt by my past. My anxiety is manageable, and I don’t have panic attacks. Thank you Dr. Mariam and Brainspotting."

Andrew, CA

"I did therapy for many years, but I still felt crazy. Dr. Vanounts suggested TIST approach working with parts, and in the beginning, it felt strange. But when I started understanding my parts and why they do what they do, everything made senses. The work is not easy, but my life is no longer chaotic, and I feel in control. Dr. Vanounts is present, patient, and very knowledgeable."

Aileen, San Clemente, CA

"I struggle with multiple chronic health issues, and I felt defeated by the medical system and my own body. Through my work with Mariam, I was able to explore and change my relationship to my own body and learn self-compassion. Brainspotting helped me process the childhood trauma which I believe is connected to all my health issue. Overall, I feel very different. still have health problems, but my life story has changed."