About Dr. Aggie
Dr. Agnesa Papazyan, Psy.D., aka Dr. Aggie, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who provides assessment and intervention to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Aggie completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned a doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of La Verne, CA. She brings to her practice a broad range of prestigious clinical training, including, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Michigan and the Autism Clinic at The Children’s Center in Michigan.
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Additionally, Dr. Aggie has over 20 years of experience helping individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disorders, and other behavioral concerns: feeding, toileting, socialization, and behavioral/emotional difficulties. Dr. Aggie provides comprehensive evaluations and diagnoses for children with learning, attention, emotional/behavioral difficulties, as well as developmental disabilities. Assessment results are intended to provide families with strengths and weaknesses to assist with learning, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning in the home and school environment. Dr. Aggie conducts independent comprehensive neurodevelopmental and psychological/educational evaluations at the request of school districts and parents.
Araksi Simidyan , LMFT
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Araksi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience in the fields of child welfare, mental health, and healthcare. She has served in both clinical and administrative settings, providing direct care as well as guiding programs in a leadership capacity. Her therapeutic work spans children, adolescents, adults and families, including those on the autism spectrum and individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
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Araksi has held multiple leadership positions in social services and healthcare, including residential treatment programs, foster care and adoption services. In each of these roles, she has led culturally responsive initiatives designed to strengthen family systems, support healing, and improve outcomes for diverse communities.
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Born and raised in Armenia, Araksi brings a strong commitment to cultural awareness in her practice. She is fluent in Armenian and Russian and integrates cultural sensitivity into all aspects of her work. Araksi holds master’s degrees in Psychology and in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.