Gariné Achikian (she/they) is an art therapist who works with children, teens, and adults to support mental and emotional well-being through creative, trauma-informed care. They specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and trauma, with a focus on identity, belonging, and healing from intergenerational wounds. Gariné integrates art therapy with body-based approaches, including yoga and somatic practices, to support self-expression and emotional regulation.
She is passionate about serving multicultural communities, immigrants and visa-holders, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering culturally responsive, affirming care. Her approach centers each client’s unique story, voice, and path toward healing.

