Viktoria Gerzeny
Hello, I am Viktoria. Life doesn't always go as planned, and transitions, illness, and trauma are rarely anticipated. Are you struggling with self-defeating patterns that are causing depression, anxiety, and /or a feeling of being stuck? Do you want to make changes in your personal and professional life? Do you have challenges in your relationship? Individuals have unique and individual needs, which should be recognized. Most of the time, you will be able to handle the situation with the help of your friends and family or on your own.
My style is calm, warm, and relaxed, and I believe in creating a safe environment for you in which compassion, support, and humor can flourish.
There are times when you might need professional guidance and support to learn specific techniques to help you manage your thoughts and feelings. An important aspect of therapy is the opportunity to explore feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, grief, and shame, and to begin the process of creating positive and lasting changes. This takes place in a non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship based on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. My style is calm, warm, and relaxed, and I believe in creating a safe environment for you in which compassion, support, and humor can flourish. Together, we can gain insight and understanding of the relationships between emotions, core beliefs and behaviors in order to find solutions to the problems you are facing.
First session
In our first session, we will start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in a follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental health issues and focus my practice on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relational conflict, mood disorders and impulsive behavior. As a therapist, my goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families. Rather than pathologizing emotion, I assist clients in embracing emotion mindfully in order to change behaviors and create a life that is full of valued experiences and relationships.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be incredibly effective for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and many other mental health issues. The collaborating nature of CBT is a powerful tool allowing clients to engage actively in their treatment and make meaningful changes in their thought patterns and behaviors.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This form of psychotherapy is grounded in the idea that people are inherently motivated toward achieving positive psychological functioning. Being person-centered is about focusing care on the needs of individual with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. I help clients lead the conversation and find their own path to personal growth.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have been utilizing DBT tools including mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation. DBT has been found effective in treating a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and PTSD.
Location
Virtual sessions