California Experienced Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed since 2011. Clinical supervisor since 2017. Many years (pre-licensed and post-licensed) of working with teens. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
AR LMFT M2402001
CA LMFT 50698
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Oksana has been very helpful. She listens and gives me different ways to help me with my problems. I am going through postpartum and she makes me feel not alone and completely understood. I never feel judged during our sessions. I highly recommend her. She has been so helpful.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Really great listener & helps a ton with what you are feeling. I am happy to go forward with my journey & her words & wisdom.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I always feel like Oksana listens to what I have say. She responds in a professional but caring manner, and I feel supported and validated .
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
Oksana is wonderful- she has a calm and easy approach- intent listener and always has helpful and reassuring feedback.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
I was honestly nervous about start therapy but with Oksana made me feel comfortable to talk about my situation.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Oksana was very receptive and helpful
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes