Rita Costanian

Treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression with a calm and grounded approach is a primary focus for Rita Costanian, LCSW, a therapist serving individuals and families across California. She provides practical guidance and steady support to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, helping them navigate emotional distress and build healthier ways of coping. Her work is centered on creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can untangle overwhelming thoughts and develop daily strategies that foster stability, clarity, and confidence. Beyond these core specialties, Rita’s clinical expertise includes supporting those through grief, gender identity exploration, childhood behavior concerns, midlife transitions, and school avoidance. She is experienced in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and families navigating complex relational patterns. Her therapeutic style is integrative, frequently incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, family therapy, and parenting skills to meet the unique needs of each individual. Recognizing the importance of culturally responsive care, Rita provides services in both English and Armenian. She is dedicated to ensuring every person she treats feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their specific healing journey. Outside of her clinical practice, she stays energized and grounded by spending time with her family, walking her dogs, listening to music, organizing, and enjoying the outdoors.