Marina Tonkonogy

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LMFT, 17 years of experience
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Direct
VirtualAvailable

I work best with people who are curious about themselves and open to being honest, even when it feels uncomfortable. Many start therapy because of anxiety or depression, but these feelings often signal something deeper, like a weak sense of identity or a lack of purpose. If you are ready to explore your inner world and face what you find, I would be glad to support you on that journey. I work with adults, including Russian-speaking immigrants from the former Soviet Union and other countries. I offer sessions in both English and Russian.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we move quickly through the intake questions so there is plenty of time for what matters most: hearing your story. I listen closely, ask clarifying questions, and near the end, I share my first thoughts on the themes and patterns I notice. We finish with a clear idea of how we could work together. You leave with something meaningful and the space to decide if this feels right for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I work with people who often worry about how others see them and how they see themselves. I help them to stop performing and start living. I ask tough questions that take courage to answer honestly. When you find the answers, you see not only the pattern but also how to break free from it.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

While I welcome clients from all backgrounds, I’m especially attuned to: Immigrants who feel culturally displaced Individuals living with chronic emotional loneliness Those who seek meaningful connection without self-erasure People who feel politically or socially silenced in their communities My work supports those navigating identity, belonging, emotional honesty, and inner transformation through a process that values both psychological insight and personal responsibility.

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Aetna

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Existential

Existential perspective honors your individual sovereignty and capacity for choice. Together, we examine not only what has shaped your experience, but how you can consciously engage with your freedom and responsibility in creating meaning from your circumstances.

Jungian

Through a Jungian analytical approach, we explore not just the symptoms of loneliness but its deeper meaning in your life’s story. This work draws from the understanding that our psyche holds profound wisdom about our authentic path, even within our suffering.

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