I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing warm, direct, and collaborative therapy for adults across California and in-person in Pleasant Hill. I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, OCD, heartbreak, and the complexities of family and cultural expectations. Having immigrated from Russia to California as a child, I understand firsthand the deep nuances of identity and belonging. My style is active and integrative—drawing from EMDR, CBT, ACT, and ERP—because I believe healing happens when you are actively engaged in the process, not just talked at. If you are ready to tolerate a little discomfort in exchange for meaningful change, let’s get to work.