— Who I am & What I do —
My education, work, and life experience have all pivoted me towards becoming one of the best Life Coaches in the world. I understand people and how to help make their world a better place. I gained this knowledge through my extensive education and professional experience. Over the years I have learned where life’s pitfalls are and how successful futures are formed.
Before becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach, I worked in a wide variety of fields including business, diamond jewelry sales and design, luxury watch sales, and construction. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology as well as my first Master’s in Building Construction from Georgia Tech. I later went on to earn my second Master's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles. I spent my career gaining top-notch, graduate level education. I have coupled this with tens of thousands of hours of experience working with clients and hundreds of hours of training related to Life Coaching. I am confident that with commitment, you can create a life even better than you imagine and hope for right now.
I work with clients around the world to help them pave a path like none other before. Many of my clients are in the US, but I also have clients on almost every continent from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a Life Coach, I work extensively with couples and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, love concerns, ADHD, grief and loss, stress or anger management, career planning issues, as well as any other life concerns from collaborative and strength-based perspectives.
My ongoing studies in neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and behavioral biology guide me in formulating new ideas in understanding how changes in your mind equal lasting changes in your brain.
I have also been developing novel tools and a deep understanding of what works in romantic relationships. I am here to ensure your happiness and success. By utilizing research-based information in my work with clients, I custom tailor every experience to cater to the needs of each person who works with me.
I have worked with tens of thousands of clients over a decade.
I know what works best in life and in love.
I have been fortunate enough to engage with some of the most brilliant minds of our time. Much of my spare time is spent continuously seeking invigorating interactions at conferences, meetings with colleagues, and in conversation with people from all walks of life. From these experiences, I find opportunities where I can be a helpful part of anyone’s journey. There is no end to what one can learn in a lifetime. I hope to continue to be successful at imparting the knowledge I gain from my ongoing studies and insights to my clients. I am here to help you create lasting changes that will endure well into the future of society as a whole.
Over the years, I have found that not only are the lives of my clients noticeably improved, but so are the lives of those around them, at home, at work, at school, and everywhere in between. I believe that when any aspect in a system changes, the system intrinsically changes. Hence, what I have seen from my work is that the new perspectives which my clients see helps them achieve their individual goals allows them to incorporate new information that not only betters their life, but also betters the lives of the many people they interact with over their lifetime.
No matter the starting point, I work with my clients to increase their level of consciousness. Through our work together, I hope to leave a lasting impression on each individual I work with. I know these changes will resonate for generations to come.
If you're ready to make changes and would like some guidance in creating the life you know you can have, get in touch with me and let's get started.
Warmly,
Michelle
Make your life stand out.
THE ONE THE ONLY
— HOW I GOT HERE —
My background is not just in psychology, but also in neuroscience, behavioral biology, anthropology, interpersonal neurobiology, and sociology. My insight gives me the ability to make changes to the human mind in ways other practitioners aren’t able to. My #1 priority is to make the world a better place by helping people live more fulfilling lives.
In your first session, I will give you the power to pivot your life in a new direction. As a professional Life Coach with expert knowledge and immensely successful clients, I am ready to help you get what you want out of life. I am glad you found my site. I transform people’s lives everyday. It would be my pleasure to help you live beyond your full potential. Let’s do this.
Feel free to get in touch with me anytime if you have any questions. As you’ll read on my Testimonials page, one of the most common things I hear is that my clients wish they had found me sooner.
I would be happy to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation or your first session. You can reach me by phone, text, email, or my contact form.
I AM HERE TO HELP YOU REACH HEIGHTS YOU NEVER THOUGHT IMAGINABLE.
I WILL GUIDE YOU TOWARDS BEING YOUR BEST SELF AND LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE.
Educational Background
Doctor of Psychology, The University of Arizona, In Progress
Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy - Phillips Graduate Institute
Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management - Georgia Institute of Technology
Special coursework in Anthropology, Neuroscience, and Behavioral Biology - Emory University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology - Georgia Institute of Technology
I am trained and certified in the following areas: Aging and Long-Term Care, Child Abuse, Partner and Spousal Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorder Treatment, Addiction, Social Skills and Violence Prevention for Children, and Working With Parents and The Family System.
Professional Memberships, Current Affiliations, Previous Work Experience, and Articles
Board Member of the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies
Member of Psychology Today
Click here to read my Interview for the Houston Voyage for the time I spent in Texas
Click here to read some pointers I gave to Irvine Moms!
Life Coach and Date Coach at Houston Singles
Chosen as one of the Top Life Coaches on Expertise.com 6 years in a row!
Previously a provider of Neurofeedback
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in private practice with Diane Lee, LMFT in Pasadena, CA
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, CA (specializations in Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, and Adult Individual Therapy)
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee, Reseda Elementary School supervised by Fereshteh Mazdyasni, LMFT
Manager of Alumni Affairs and MFT Departments, Guest Lecturer, School Counselor through off-site program, Phillips Graduate Institute
Office Manager at a renowned psychiatrist's office in Brentwood, CA
Board Member and Website Manager for The San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association
Board Member and Website Manager for the Cancer Care Network Foundation
Founder and Chief Operations Officer for an international online diamond jewelry and watch company
Project Estimator for Finton Associates, a high-end custom-home builder in Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Project Manager for Beazer Homes in Atlanta, GA
Value Engineering Student Researcher with Dr. Saeid Sadri - Georgia Institute of Technology
Sustainable Construction Design Student Researcher with Dr. Deborah Phillips - Georgia Institute of Technology
Research Assistant, Visual Laboratory, Dr. Paul Corballis - Georgia Institute of Technology
Research Assistant, Primate Behavior - The Atlanta Zoo
Research Assistant, Cognitive Psychology Laboratory, Dr. Terry Maple - Georgia Institute of Technology
Personal Background
I’m married with kids. I get it.
I have lived in 4 different states in the US and have traveled to many more. I have visited over a dozen countries and counting.
In the past few years, I've donated 12 inches of my hair twice to Locks of Love, a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term hair loss from any medical diagnosis.
I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years.
I speak English, Farsi, and Armenian fluently.
My favorite organization to volunteer with is Tree People.
