I am a psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience, offering psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues, including sexual behavior problems. Additionally, I specialize in helping people manage impulse control difficulties, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and eating disorders. My approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, fostering healing and personal growth.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Clients can expect their first session with me to be welcoming, collaborative, and focused on understanding their current challenges and finding ways to move forward. Overall, the first session is about building trust, gaining clarity on your challenges, and laying the foundation for progress. My goal is for you to leave feeling understood, supported, and empowered to begin working toward positive change.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have extensive knowledge of diagnostic methods and psychotherapy techniques. Over the years of my practice, I have worked with culturally diverse clients of different ages
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life challenges that are impacting their emotional well-being and daily functioning. I have a strong background in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, whether it be from childhood abuse, personal loss, or traumatic life events. My clients often seek a non-judgmental, empathetic environment where they can freely express themselves and explore the root causes of their struggles. They value a collaborative approach to therapy and are ready to actively engage in the process of healing and self-discovery.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT with wide range on issues such as OCD, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. I use it to address a variety of issues, such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
This approach is often most beneficial for people who want a more focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
TF-CBT is effective for anyone who has experienced individual trauma or multiple traumatic event. I use it to help teens and adults learn skills to cope with trauma, face and resolve trauma and related concerns.
Eclectic
It is a flexible and multifaceted approach to therapy that allows me to use the most effective methods available to address each individual client's needs.
19 ratings with written reviews
November 28, 2025
Svetlana has helped me navigate a multitude of big life changes from the jump, from changing jobs to challenging relationships to an unexpected breakup. She was easy to get in contact with and make time for me to handle sudden and difficult situations and I'm so grateful to have a therapist like her to help keep me grounded and assured that I'm on the right track to becoming a better version of me.
November 11, 2025
Vert warm and comforting when it came to me sharing my experiences. I felt herd. Im excited to see where more sessions will take us and I feel good about making positive changes moving forward.
November 7, 2025
I'm so glad I took the step to start therapy. Svetlana immediately made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Her warm and kind presence creates a space where I feel safe being vulnerable. I always feel lighter after our sessions. I'm really looking forward to continuing this journey with her.