Clinical Interests and Specialty Areas:
Taleene Armen takes a holistic, collaborative, and empowered approach to therapy. As a Registered Art Therapist, Taleene supports mind-body awareness and self-reflection by mindfully guiding students through engaging in the creative process and various art mediums, including clay, paint, and assemblage. She also incorporates evidence-based talk therapies such as CBT, somatic-based therapy, and humanistic approaches. Together, these modalities create opportunities for students to connect, process, and grow, regardless of how they perceive their artistic abilities. Armen believes the creative process can foster self-expression, mindfulness, insight-building, and healing in ways that words alone cannot always supply.
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!
Preferred Pronouns:
she/her/hers