About

My journey as a therapist began with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their emotional well-being, face life’s challenges, and unlock their true potential. Having personally experienced the complexities of adjusting to new cultures, I deeply understand the need for a safe and supportive space where people can express themselves and feel heard. Originally from Ukraine, I have lived in Poland, Bulgaria, and later, the United States, gaining valuable insight into diverse cultural experiences and the challenges of adapting to different environments. This personal background allows me to bring a unique perspective to my practice, helping clients from various backgrounds feel understood, supported, and empowered as they work through their own transitions and personal growth. I've always been passionate about human behavior. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been attentive to how life experiences shape behavior, values, and worldviews. This passion drives my commitment to helping people understand the influences behind their difficulties and create positive change. I believe mental health challenges are a normal response to life’s difficulties. By fostering this understanding, I aim not only to help clients comprehend the origins of their challenges but also to create a plan for maintaining mental well-being and preventing future struggles.

I work with individuals of all ages, addressing a wide range of issues including self-esteem, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family dynamics, and career challenges. I understand the importance of recognizing childhood relational or attachment trauma and its influence on mental health and well-being. Therefore, in my practice, I pay special attention to each client's life story. Additionally, I am especially interested in various types of adjustments, including adapting to new environments, navigating life transitions, work/life balance, interpersonal conflicts, and integrating into new cultures. I specialize in helping clients navigate cultural transitions and adaptation, offering support to BIPOC and LGBTQI+ individuals as they face unique challenges. I work with immigrants and first-generation individuals on their journey of acculturation.

Each person's story is unique, and in my practice, I integrate different techniques based on individual needs. I use an integrative approach, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, and schema therapy. These methods help clients recognize maladaptive behavioral patterns and transform them into new, healthy ones. I understand the importance of helping clients learn to cope with daily life stress and challenges. Additionally, it is crucial to assist clients in finding their authenticity and discovering the purpose and meaning behind their life choices. Therefore, I also incorporate existential techniques into my practice. I understand the importance of helping clients learn to cope with daily life stress and challenges. Additionally, it is crucial to assist clients in finding their authenticity and discovering the purpose and meaning behind their life choices. Therefore, I also incorporate existential techniques into my practice.