Clinical Interests and Specialty Areas:
Taleene Armen takes a warm, holistic, and person-centered approach to therapy. Armen works through a lens of cultural humility and trauma-informed care, integrating the mind-body connection to support the whole person. As a Registered Art Therapist, she integrates the creative process to support clients in self-expression, mindfulness, insight-building, and healing. Armen believes Art Therapy is a powerful tool that values process over product, fostering a collaborative and empowered approach for meaningful change.
About the Staff Member:
Armen earned both her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in ‘Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Art Therapy’ from Loyola Marymount University. Taleene first began working with LMU Student Psychological Services as a college student in the Wellness Educator program. Outside of the office, she can be found at the beach, hiking, or making art!
Pronouns: she/her/hers