ViDonna Michailov is fully booked.
Are you searching for a therapist who truly understands you and values your individuality? I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges in a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard and supported. Our fundamental human need for safety and connection is often at the core of emotional struggles. When these needs go unmet, we may develop unhealthy coping mechanisms or suppress our emotions to maintain a sense of security. My goal is to help you break free from these patterns by providing a safe space for you to express yourself, process difficult emotions, and unlock your full potential for growth. In our work together, we’ll explore the impact of family dynamics and relationships on your well-being. I specialize in helping clients untangle complex attachment patterns and develop healthier, more authentic ways of communicating and relating to others. If you’re ready to take the first step, I invite you to reach out. Together, we’ll create a supportive foundation where you can heal, grow, and thrive. Starting this journey can feel overwhelming, but I’ll be here to support you throughout the process.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and determine if we're a good fit. We’ll start by reviewing the logistics of therapy and establishing informed consent. Then, I’ll invite you to share what brings you to therapy and what goals you hope to achieve. I believe that meaningful change is built on a strong therapeutic relationship, so it's important that you feel confident in my ability to support you and that your needs align with my areas of expertise.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize a range of evidence-based approaches to support your growth and healing. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process and alleviate the emotional weight of past traumatic experiences. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on strengthening emotional connections and communication within your relationships. I also utilize IFS (Internal Family Systems), which is helpful to heal complex PTSD. Together, these therapies provide a holistic toolkit for addressing a variety of challenges and promoting mental and emotional wellness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My strength as a therapist lies in treating all clients equally regardless of their background, culture, sex, gender, religion, etc. I'm a first-generation immigrant, and I've experienced a lot of adversity growing up. I often question my biases and I enter therapy as a “blank slate”, in which I learn directly from the client about their experience with an open and curious mind, without preconceived notions. I'm interested in reducing the stigma of mental health treatment, eliminating the concept of “normal” and advocating for my clients who find themselves marginalized within their intersecting factors. We all have "issues and problems". That's what makes us human! With this in mind, I hope to make all of my clients feel immensely understood and accepted on a visceral level.