Dr. Irene Yaymadjian PSYD, LMFT

Psychologist | Clinical

13701 Riverside Dr. 727 Sherman Oaks California, 91423 Show map

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Dr. Irene Yaymadjian is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Yaymadjian specializes in the treatment of postpartum depression and women's mental health issues . As a psychotherapist, Dr. Yaymadjian evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, which include psychoanalysis, mindfulness, and family systems. Dr. Yaymadjian is also the founder / clinical director of Hillside Wellness Center, a non-profit wellness center dedicated to providing affordable therapeutic services to the residents of Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas.

Education and Training

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology PsyD 2016

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology MA, MFT 2013

California State University Northridge BA., Psychology 2010

Provider Details

Female English

Dr. Irene Yaymadjian PSYD, LMFT

Dr. Irene Yaymadjian PSYD, LMFT's Expert Contributions

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I'm concerned about my emotions?
This is a very important topic that not everyone is open to discussing. I’m so happy that you felt safe enough to actually ask this question. When we look at humans typically the older they get the more meaning they find and things that they were unable to see when they were younger. The older we get the softer we become both emotionally and mentally. This is sometimes looked at as a sign of weakness in some cultures however when we look at the human being himself it is absolutely appropriate to become softer and find different meaning in things that might not have really affected us in the past. If you’re in your 70s an existential feeling may come upon you especially during the time we live in now, you may be thinking about the world that you grew up in compared to what you are living in currently. Let yourself cry… It’s OK. This is a very normal and appropriate response. But I would highly recommend that you find a therapist that you can just simply discuss these feelings and thoughts with. You might come to find out things about yourself that you were never aware of or we’re just not ready to admit. I hope this helps. Warmly, Dr. Irene READ MORE
How do you get rid of post traumatic stress?
Some of the best ways to begin your healing process from posttraumatic stress is either Nuro feedback music therapy, traditional psychotherapy focused on trauma, or EMDR. READ MORE
Can antidepressants make you more emotional?
Hello there Some antidepressants are known to making you feel different what some people may consider being “more emotional.”For instance Wellbutrin is known to increase suicidal ideation due to the energy that it gives people. You might want to consult with your psychiatrist and make sure they are monitoring you so that they ensure that the medication is working. READ MORE
Can depression be passed down?
Unless it’s bipolar disorder with hypo manic or depressive episodes depression is not passed down. Depression is a normal emotion that at times becomes intolerable. This can be triggered by many life events, such as grief, loss, or life changes. It’s a change in behavior that you have to practice in order to get through your depression and therapy helps READ MORE
Why am I having hallucinations?
Hi there, There may be a few causes. One of the best ways to find out is to see a psychiatrist and have them do a full psychological assessment. READ MORE
Can I treat my depression naturally?
Hi there absolutely. You can treat your depression by either going to therapy with an individual therapist, or maybe joining a group that can help you learn some coping skills. You can also read some self-help books one of my favorite books is how to break the habit of being yourself. It’s all about practicing better habits understanding your depression and living the life that you want to live through change of behavior. But first you have to understand where your depression is coming from which you can do this individual therapy. READ MORE
Can social workers suffer from depression?
Absolutely. Anyone can suffer from depression, especially ones who work in the mental health field. This is why it is crucial that you have a strict self care regime and are seeing a therapist for yourself. READ MORE
Do we need marriage counseling?
Marriage counseling is an essential part of a relationship. Typically, people don’t reach out until their relationship is so broken that usually they’re not able to repair it. Don’t wait for that to happen. It’s important to do the six core exercises in marriage counseling, which includes the financial component in it. You don’t have to go to it for years, it’s something that’s done within 8 to 10 sessions. READ MORE
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Generalized anxiety disorder is a type of anxiety that you get diagnosed with when you have constant worry about things that don’t necessarily have anything to do with any specifics. For instance, when someone has trauma, if they see something or smell something, they get triggered and their anxiety rises. In this case, when someone has generalized anxiety disorder, you’re constantly worried about everything and anything. And you’ve tried to stop worrying. You don’t typically have panic attacks or anxiety attacks, but constantly worry about the future and what might or might not happen. READ MORE
Should my friend go to therapy after father's death?
Therapy is such an essential part of going through the grief process. It will help your friend understand where he is in the grieving process, and have support during this tough time in his life. There are also several grief groups that would provide support for him as well. READ MORE
How can one control anger?
We have too figure out where his anger is coming from. He might not have an outlet that is healthy enough for him to release his inner feelings. Typically when somebody is angry the underlying feelings is some sort of hurt, rejection, or pain. Anger management helps with this he might wanna try looking for an anger management group that might be able to help him develop better coping skills READ MORE
Why am I such an introvert?
This is very normal to feel as an introvert. You might want to look at your anxiety levels and how you were as a kid, at times if you are an introvert you might experience something called social anxiety. When you have social anxiety, you might feel closed off or at times even suffocated when around others because they tend to drain you. The best thing is to go into therapy talk to your therapist for about 10 sessions and discuss with them what is happening. They might be able to give you some guidance as to what to work on and also point out some of your triggers so that you know how to cope better. Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD READ MORE
How serious can anorexia be?
Anorexia can be very serious and can at times even cause death. It’s very important that your sister gets into a center where there is a team that can help her from feeding, to diet, exercise, and mental health. Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD READ MORE
Is coffee an addiction?
When you look at it, anything can really be an addiction. However, things that we put in our body can cause different kinds of addictions such as our body developing a tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. 3 to 7 cups a day I would say is a little over the top; you might want to ask her to stop or decrease the caffeine and see what happens with her body. She also needs to keep in mind that caffeine makes the body dehydrated so it’s very important to hydrate daily double than the regular person since she’s drinking so much coffee. Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD READ MORE
How can I possibly console my son?
As a young male growing up, especially in our society with such influence from social media and so forth, it might be hard for parents to talk to their children about the different parts of their body. This is a usual and very common thing that males go through. It might be best to have him talk to either a doctor or maybe an adult who is a male that he feels comfortable with. Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD READ MORE
Can counseling help my husband's behavior?
Therapy would absolutely help. However, someone needs to be motivated and want to help in order for it to work. You might want to ask your husband if something happened or if he is going through some emotional frustration, typically when males are hurt or feel rejected or any emotions that caused him to feel more sensitive and vulnerable they tend to respond to these feelings with anger, as a post to women when they are sad they tend to cry more often. Irene Yaymadjian, PsyD READ MORE
Is one dependent on anti-depressants for life?
Psychotropic medication is typically used temporarily in conjunction to individual psychotherapy to help patients cope with her feelings while they work on the healing process in therapy. However, certain diagnoses such as bipolar, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders may require long-term medication use. This is a really good question for your psychiatrist, you might want to consult with them to develop a better understanding. READ MORE
Do bad dreams mean anything?
You might want to ask your son if he has experienced any trauma lately. I would say give it about two months to see if it goes away if it doesn’t you should definitely take him to a therapist. READ MORE
I am extremely stressed out because I'm under way too much pressure at work. Please help.
Burn out is very high amongst people who have stressful jobs and do not take care of themselves. It is very important for you to organize your time and set boundaries as to when you start and stop working. Incorporate working out, eating well during your lunch breaks, and avoid taking any work home. The first way to start is to make sure you are actually taking a lunch break and not working when you’re supposed to be resting. Sufficient sleep is also very critical or else you will burn out and you will not be able to go to work at all. READ MORE
How do I overcome negativity in my life?
I am a strong believer in “you become what you think”. You might want to go see a psychiatrist to see if you might actually be depressed or you just think negatively. Either way, cognitive behavioral therapy would work wonders for short term therapy. However, if you want to heal and are willing to go in more depth of understanding yourself, I would highly recommend seeing an analyst of some sort. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

postpartum depression anxiety drug abuse self esteem issues relational problems sexuality issues / sex addiction

Faculty Titles & Positions

Adjunct Professor Pepperdine University 2017 - 2018
Adjunct Professor Pacific Oaks College 2015 - 2018

Professional Memberships

AAMFT
CAMFT
AAMHP

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Hillside Wellness Center

Professional Society Memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Armenian American Mental Health Association