Adena Sarkian
registered associate marriage and family therapist
Hi, I’m Adena (she/her), a grief therapist who helps individuals walk through the sacred journey of loss and life transitions. As a first-generation Middle Eastern Armenian, I bring a culturally informed perspective to my work, supporting clients as they navigate grief while honoring their unique experiences and stories.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to meet you where you are on your grief journey. Whether you're processing a significant loss or a major life change, I am here to help you carry both the grief and the love you hold. My therapeutic style is trauma- and grief-informed, integrating narrative therapy, existential, person-centered, and parts work to externalize problems and honor your healing process.
With six years of experience in hospitals, sitting with families making difficult end-of-life decisions, and leading bereavement programs, I bring deep empathy and understanding to my work. I have also been a teacher and life coach, giving me a unique lens for meeting people at all stages of life.
In my spare time, I love taking long drives with good music and experimenting with cooking—especially for those who love to eat!