Natalie Janji, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #24267
Therapy for Adults & Couples in Irvine, CA
You can be functioning on the outside and still feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed on the inside. I work with adults and couples who want to understand what keeps repeating, heal old patterns, and create more authentic, connected, and fulfilling relationships.
Telehealth in CA
CBT, DBT,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy
(optional)
Armenian
What I Help With
Family-of-Origin, Attachment & Relationship Patterns
Understanding how past experiences shape your current relationships, boundaries, communication, and choices.
Identity, Self-Worth & Life Transitions
Exploring who you are, what you want, and building a more authentic sense of self through major life changes and new chapters.
Grief, Loss, Trauma & Major Relational Changes
Processing loss, trauma, and difficult experiences in a supportive space, including life transitions, relationship changes, and the impact they have on your daily life.
Real conversations.
Deeper change.
My work is primarily psychodynamic, which means I'm interested not only in what's happening right now, but also in the deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be shaping it.
I begin with the therapeutic relationship itself. Feeling genuinely cared for, understood, and safe enough to be vulnerable matters to me, because meaningful therapy requires more than simply exchanging advice.
Depending on what you need, I may also draw from CBT, DBT, and emotionally focused approaches. My style is warm, curious, relational, and sometimes humorous. Life can be heavy. We can take what you're experiencing seriously without pretending every minute of therapy has to feel painfully serious.
"You don't have to figure this out alone."
A space to be real, explore, and grow.
At our first meeting, I'll introduce myself, review informed consent, and take time to understand what brought you in, what feels difficult right now, and what you hope might feel different.
Some people arrive with a lot to say. Others aren't sure where to begin. Both are okay.
During the first few sessions, I focus on getting to know the person behind the problem, building trust, understanding your history and patterns, and developing treatment recommendations together.
Education & Training
Loyola Marymount University
MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023)
BS in Chemistry - 2016
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
Infants, Children, Adolescents Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate — 2026
Additional Training
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) – Level I & II
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) – Level I
- Training through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Common Questions
There is no set timeline because each person and their goals are different. Some people benefit from shorter-term work around a specific concern, while others want more time to explore deeper patterns and relationships. We’ll discuss your goals and the direction of therapy together.
We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and whether my experience and approach fit your needs. I believe in being honest about the limits of my experience. If another provider or level of care would be more appropriate, I’ll discuss that with you and help identify a more suitable resource.
It depends on what brings you to therapy and what each person needs. Individual therapy can offer space to understand your own emotions, needs and relationship patterns. For others, starting together in couples therapy makes sense. We can discuss which starting point may fit your situation.
Faith Can Be Part of Therapy
I offer optional Catholic and Christian faith integration when requested by the client. Faith, spirituality and religious experiences can be explored when they are meaningful to you and relevant to your goals. They do not have to be part of therapy.
A Little More About Me
I’m a therapist, published author, and someone deeply interested in faith, psychology and psychoanalytic thinking. I love comedy shows and the symphony, and I’m equally happy exploring life’s deeper questions or laughing at something completely ridiculous. Compassion and humor both have a place in how I connect with people.
Real conversations.
Deeper change.
My work is primarily psychodynamic, which means I'm interested not only in what's happening right now, but also in the deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be shaping it.
I begin with the therapeutic relationship itself. Feeling genuinely cared for, understood, and safe enough to be vulnerable matters to me, because meaningful therapy requires more than simply exchanging advice.
Depending on what you need, I may also draw from CBT, DBT, and emotionally focused approaches. My style is warm, curious, relational, and sometimes humorous. Life can be heavy. We can take what you're experiencing seriously without pretending every minute of therapy has to feel painfully serious.
A space to be real, explore, and grow.
At our first meeting, I'll introduce myself, review informed consent, and take time to understand what brought you in, what feels difficult right now, and what you hope might feel different.
Some people arrive with a lot to say. Others aren't sure where to begin. Both are okay.
During the first few sessions, I focus on getting to know the person behind the problem, building trust, understanding your history and patterns, and developing treatment recommendations together.
A safe place to be real, explore, and grow.
Faith Can Be Part of Therapy
I offer optional Catholic and Christian faith integration when requested by the client. Faith, spirituality, and religious experiences can be explored when they are meaningful to you and relevant to your goals. They do not have to be part of therapy. They do not have to be central to the work.
A Little More About Me
I'm a therapist, published author, and someone deeply interested in faith, psychology, and psychoanalytic thinking. I love comedy shows and the symphony, and I'm equally happy exploring life's deeper questions or laughing at something completely ridiculous. Compassion and humor both have a place in how I connect with people.
Education & Training
Loyola Marymount University
- MA in Counseling, emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2023)
- BS in Chemistry (2016)
Newport Psychoanalytic Institute
- Infants, Children & Adolescents Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate (2026)
- Foundations of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate (in progress, expected 2027)
Additional Training
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) – Levels I & II
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) – Level I
- Training through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Premarital & Marriage Counseling Facilitator
Common Questions
There is no set timeline because each person and their goals are different. Some people benefit from shorter-term work around a specific concern, while others want more time to explore deeper patterns and relationships. We’ll discuss your goals and the direction of therapy together.
We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and whether my experience and approach fit your needs. I believe in being honest about the limits of my experience. If another provider or level of care would be more appropriate, I’ll discuss that with you and help identify a more suitable resource.
It depends on what brings you to therapy and what each person needs. Individual therapy can offer space to understand your own emotions, needs and relationship patterns. For others, starting together in couples therapy makes sense. We can discuss which starting point may fit your situation.
Let's find out if we're a good fit.
Tell our intake team a little about what's been going on, and we can help determine the best next step for you. We're here to make the process simple, supportive, and a good fit from the start.
