ViDonna Michailov
Maybe you’ve done a lot of thinking about yourself or your relationships, but still find yourself falling into the same patterns, or feeling stuck in places you can’t quite explain. Maybe you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or trying to hold everything together on your own. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal what’s keeping them stuck, and feel more connected to themselves and the people they love. My approach is warm, relational, and rooted in attachment. I believe therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you. It’s about getting curious about the patterns you’ve developed, understanding why certain things feel so difficult, and making sense of the experiences that shaped you. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the ways you think, feel, and relate to others, so you can move through your life with more clarity, self-trust, and freedom.
First session
In our first session, we'll take our time getting to know each other. I'll walk you through how therapy works, then I'd love to hear what brought you here and what you hope will feel different. By the end, you'll have a good sense of whether we're a fit.
Strengths
I show up to sessions as my authentic self, so you feel supported to do the same. I think that therapy works best when a client feels safe, and knows that the sessions are tailored to them individually.
Ideal clients
Whether we're working one on one, or as a couple, my goal is to help you understand the patterns you're caught in, and help you build more connection with yourself and the people you love. My specialty is helping you navigate anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, heartbreak, or a major life transition. You don't have to know exactly what you want, to know you want change.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use IFS to help you better understand the different thoughts, feelings, and reactions that show up within you. Rather than judging or trying to get rid of anxiety, fear, self-doubt, or other difficult emotions, we can get curious about what may be underneath them and what they may be trying to protect. This approach can help you develop more compassion for yourself, understand your patterns more deeply, and create new ways of responding that feel more aligned with who you are.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT to help you understand what’s happening underneath the emotions and patterns that show up in your relationships. We’ll explore the deeper needs, fears, and emotions that can sometimes get hidden underneath conflict, disconnection, defensiveness, or difficulty communicating. The goal is to help you feel more secure, understood, and connected to yourself and to the people who matter to you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we can identify patterns of thinking that may be contributing to anxiety, self-doubt, low mood, or feeling stuck, and work toward more balanced and helpful ways of responding. The goal isn’t to force yourself to “think positively,” but to develop greater awareness and more choice in how you respond.
EMDR
I use EMDR to help you process difficult experiences that may still be affecting how you feel, think, or respond today. Sometimes our minds and bodies can hold onto experiences long after they’re over, leaving us feeling anxious, triggered, stuck, or on high alert. EMDR can help you work through those experiences in a way that allows them to feel less overwhelming and less present in your everyday life.
Location
Virtual sessions