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Ani Khodaverdian, MA, JD

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

“Pick up the battle and make it a better world. Just where you are. Yes, and it can be better! And it must be better. But it is up to us…” -Dr. Maya Angelou

About Ani Khodaverdian, MA, JD

Ani Khodaverdian, MA, JD is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her work focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves, heal from past experiences, and create more meaningful, empowered lives.

Grounded in a humanistic, person-centered approach, Ani offers a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for growth and exploration. She integrates psychoeducation, existential theory, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, somatic practices, and expressive therapies, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs.

Ani has experience supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, neurodivergence, and family relationship challenges, with a strong focus on strengthening connection and emotional safety. Her background includes working with under-resourced communities, as well as prior work as an attorney. She brings cultural humility and a deep commitment to inclusive, affirming care for diverse populations. Ani is supervised by Monica Valdivia Aguilar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 41352).

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Education

  • Master of Arts in in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, Pepperdine University
  • Juris Doctor, State Bar of California #324561, Southwestern Law School
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor in Armenian Studies, University of California, Los Angeles

Clinical Experience

  • School-Based Counseling Services
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Family Therapy and Parent Support
  • Trauma-Informed Clinical Care
  • Crisis Assessment and Support

Areas of Expertise

Ani provides support for growth in the following areas:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Giftedness
  • Neurodivergence – Including ADHD and Autism
  • Highly Sensitive Persons
  • Racism-Related Stress and Trauma
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
  • Identity Development
  • Relationship Dynamics and Attachment Patterns
  • Existential Exploration and Meaning-Making