About Me
Dr. Saum Yermian is a professional Life, Career, Relationship Coach with a doctorate degree of clinical psychology. He has devoted himself to understanding the complex dimensions of personal growth, career development, and relationships. Dr. Saum is a professional who can effortlessly combine the elements of the here-and-now to the ever complex layers of the human mind in a considerate, non-judgmental and honest approach. Dr. Saum maintains a private practice in Downtown Los Angeles.
Dr. Saum's practice covers a wide range of issues pertaining, but not limited to: personal and interpersonal conflict, relationships, depression, anxiety, career conflict and confusion, and grief and loss. He serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients from young adults to working professionals. In addition to being a professional Life Coach, he has also presented nationally to general audiences speaking on the topics of cultural assimilation and acculturational conflict within the family system, immigration and conflict, and interpersonal identity.
Dr. Saum uses a collaborative, solutionfree-focused approach emphasizing in discovery, mindfulness, and the here and now. Through this approach, he focuses on the complex and challenging process of integration and execution of the core issues into our daily lives. He also provides active support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He also utilizes coaching techniques and helpful assignments to offer a highly-personalized program tailored to personal needs. With compassion and understanding, he works with clients to help build on their strengths and attain to their personal growth.
Dr. Saum's practice covers a wide range of issues pertaining, but not limited to: personal and interpersonal conflict, relationships, depression, anxiety, career conflict and confusion, and grief and loss. He serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients from young adults to working professionals. In addition to being a professional Life Coach, he has also presented nationally to general audiences speaking on the topics of cultural assimilation and acculturational conflict within the family system, immigration and conflict, and interpersonal identity.
Dr. Saum uses a collaborative, solutionfree-focused approach emphasizing in discovery, mindfulness, and the here and now. Through this approach, he focuses on the complex and challenging process of integration and execution of the core issues into our daily lives. He also provides active support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He also utilizes coaching techniques and helpful assignments to offer a highly-personalized program tailored to personal needs. With compassion and understanding, he works with clients to help build on their strengths and attain to their personal growth.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Class of 2001
Degree: Bachelors in Neuroscience
University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC)
Class of 2005
Degree: Masters in Clinical Psychology
Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP)
A.P.A Accredited Program
Class of 2011
Degree: Doctorate of Psychology
Doctoral Dissertation
The Influence of Acculturation on the Relationship Between
Iranian-American Immigrant Parents and their Children: A study on Intergenerational Conflict
Completed Year 2011
Click here to see the study.
Work Experience
Click here to view or download updated Curriculum Vitae and resume.
Professional Activities and Membership
Member of the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.)
Since 2002
www.DrSaum.com
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117 West 9th St. Suite 618, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Tel. 310.713.6227
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