Jeremy Tovmassian, ALMFT

Jeremy Tovmassian

Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In my experience, one of the most difficult things to do in life is to “begin again.”

To do  so takes bravery, courage and deep personal honesty. Discovering the end of a road is  one thing, but being willing to collect ones self and take new steps into uncharted  territory — that takes incredible strength. As one who’s struggled to “begin again” I’m  here to welcome, guide and encourage you on the new roads you may choose to take.  

I am convinced that our own stories of change only take place in the context of safety,  security and, ultimately, love. James Baldwin, a famous African-American novelist and  poet once wrote: “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know  we cannot live within.”  

If the masks you wear are becoming a burden and you’re uncertain whether you can  keep moving on — join the club! You can expect to find humor, understanding,  compassion and empathy as you explore who you are without these broken guises.  

As a pastor, I have a heart for other religious leaders and organizational leaders  experiencing “burn out.” To lead a community often requires sacrifices that leave us  neglecting our own selves and our own families. I want to help you lead from  authenticity and find healthy boundaries to sustain self-care.  

I’m also passionate about working with people who are experiencing profound  disillusionment or, what I call “the let down.” Whether you’ve become disillusioned with  your own religious faith, your family, your community — I’m interested in helping you  reconstruct a better way that owns “the let down” and finds peace ahead.  

Also, as an Armenian-American and the child of immigrants, I deeply resonate with the  identity-crisis that comes from being in an unfamiliar, potentially hostile space. I’m  interested in helping people navigate these awkward, and often traumatic experiences  and working through the loss that often comes with the immigrant experience.  

If you’re looking to “begin again” or simply processing the loss of that “let down” of life,  I might be the one to help guide you along that courageous journey. 

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