PhD, Licensed Psychologist in Ohio
If your life has been hijacked by trauma, anxiety, and fear, you are in the right place. I will help you understand the deep roots of your pain and transform it into strength and meaningful change. I also work with people navigating life transitions, depression, questions of meaning, professional identity, and struggles with self-esteem. I have experience working with complex mental health conditions, including schizophrenia. I work with adults of all ages.
I combine deep understanding with practical, active work — helping you not only gain insight, but create real change.
Welcome!
Years before becoming a psychologist, I went through my own deep process of personal transformation. I worked intensively with cognitive and insight-based approaches, mindfulness, exposure techniques, and behavioral change.
Because of this, I don’t just teach these tools — I have lived them. In 2017, I moved from Ukraine to the United States to complete my PhD. I speak English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy mindfulness and body-oriented practices, studying Eastern philosophy, spending time with loved ones, and engaging in creative activities.
About me
My style is engaged, thoughtful, and direct, with warmth and respect for the courage it takes to begin this work. I use evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), often integrating mindfulness and body awareness. My approach structured, practical, and flexible. We will work together to understand what is happening beneath the surface and apply practical tools to create real change. After we both have good understanding of your problem, my goal is to help you step out of your comfort zone, explore new behaviors, become resilient, and build a life guided by your values and sense of purpose.
My methods
What I can help with: anxiety, trauma and more
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Life transitions
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Professional identity
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Search for meaning
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Self-esteem
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Schizophrenia​
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Schizoaffective disorder
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Delusional disorder
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Comprehensive psychological assessment
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PTSD and trauma
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Adjustment disorder
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Anxiety and worry
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Generalized anxiety
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Social anxiety
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Phobias
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Panic disorder
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Perfectionism
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Depression
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, you’re welcome to schedule a brief consultation.
​Trauma and PTSD
If you have experienced trauma, it is normal for your body and mind to remain in a state of fear or alertness. When the experience is not fully integrated, it can continue to affect you long after it has passed.
You may notice:
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intrusive memories or flashbacks
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avoidance of reminders
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emotional distress when thinking about the past
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sleep difficulties or nightmares
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feeling constantly on edge
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negative beliefs about yourself
If this sounds familiar, there are effective, research-based treatments that can help. I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and exposure-based approaches to work with trauma. By June, I will be trained in EMDR. DBT can also be helpful in building emotional regulation skills.
Life transitions and meaning
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Life transitions. Major life changes can bring uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of your direction. Together, we can navigate these transitions, build clarity, and develop a stronger internal foundation. CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches can support you in adapting to change and moving forward with more confidence.
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Meaning. At times, people begin to question the meaning of their life or direction. This can feel unsettling but also opens the door to growth. I can help you explore these questions in a grounded and practical way, so you can begin building a clearer sense of direction and an inner compass that feels authentic to you.
Anxiety and fear
Anxiety can show up in many ways and affect your daily life.
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Generalized anxiety: constant worry about many areas of life.
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Social anxiety: fear of being judged or rejected.
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Phobias: intense fear of specific situations or objects.
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Panic disorder: sudden, overwhelming episodes of fear.
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Perfectionism, a quality often possessed by anxious people, can create additional stress.
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Anxiety may also affect sleep, concentration, mood, and physical well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety and fear-related conditions, helping you gradually face fears and regain a sense of control.
Schizophrenia-type disorders
It can be very challenging to experience reality in ways that feel different from others.
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Hallucinations: seeing or hearing things that other people do not see or hear.
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Delusions: for example, paranoia, believing that one is a deity, or that aliens control them.
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Disorganized thinking: thinking may be very difficult when it is affected by psychotic symptoms.
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Negative symptoms: lack of emotionality, motivation, and social skills or engagement.
Psychotherapy does not replace medication in the treatment of schizophrenia. However, therapy can play an important role in improving quality of life. I help clients develop skills to manage stress, distinguish between symptoms and reality, and build structure and stability in daily life. I use CBT for Psychosis, an evidence-based approach that supports these goals.
You don’t have to go through this alone!
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Clinical Psychology PhD, Ohio University, 2023.
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Psychologist licensed
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5 years of full-time experience (adding all supervised and independent practice).
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2500+ hours of direct client work.
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Training in CBT and ACT during the PhD program.
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Completed “CBT for Anxiety” by Beck Institute, the developers of CBT.
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Researched interventions for anxiety and panic.
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Psychologists are uniquely trained in comprehensive psychological assessment.
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I had extensive education, training,
and experience in assessment.
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Studying anxiety and PTSD as a researcher helped me understand these topics at a deeper level.
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My training made me an educated consumer of research for clinical work.
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I have worked with people with schizophrenia for 2.5 years in a psychiatric hospital.
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I have completed specialized training in CBT-P (CBT for Psychosis).
1. Brief free consultation
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help us determine if we are a good fit. There are no obligations.
4. Therapy
The number of sessions depends on your goals and, in some cases, your insurance plan.
2. Consent and forms
Before starting, I will provide necessary forms and review all important information with you.
5. Payment
I accept insurance and self-pay options. Details are listed below.
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3. Assessment
We will begin with assessment. I need to understand you deeply to be an effective therapist for you.
6. In-person and online
I see clients in person in Athens, Ohio, and also offer secure telehealth sessions.​
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Pricing and insurance
I accept the following insurances:
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Anthem/Carelon
(Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc., Providence Health Plan) -
Aetna
(Meritain, Nippon, Allied Benefit Systems, Trustmark, Trustmark Small Business Benefits, Health Scope, Christian Brothers Services) -
Cigna
(Allegiance, Daniel H. Cook Administrators, Professional Benefit Administrators, S&S Healthcare Strategies, Tall Tree Administrators, Trustmark, Wellfleet Group, LLC, Southwest Service Administrators, Paragon Benefits)​ -
Quest Behavioral Health
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I will soon accept United Healthcare and Optum.
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If you are interested in self-pay, a 53-60 minute session is $200, and a 38-52 minute session is $170.
Good faith estimate You may obtain a good faith estimate of my charges upon request prior to scheduling with me. The No Surprises Act is a federal law which provides you with the right to a good faith estimate of the cost of services at my practice. However, Ohio licensing board rules require me to provide you with the actual cost of my charges in a written informed consent form to which you must agree prior to my providing services. The consent form will be available to you prior to you receiving services and prior to any billing. In most cases it is impossible to estimate how many sessions you will need, and that will not be determined until your concerns are evaluated and will also vary based on the progress you make, which depends in part on your efforts with the process. You will be free to discontinue services at any time or the services may otherwise be terminated in accordance with the informed consent form. Although the No Surprises Law says that you may initiate a dispute process if the actual charges are substantially in excess of the Good Faith Estimated charges, i.e. if you are charged $400 more than the estimated cost for a session or for the total estimate provided, that is unlikely to happen and would be a violation of licensing board rules, since you will be agreeing up front to actual charges per session prior to being seen. Dispute information is available upon request, however any changes to my fees will require a change in the informed consent form fees, which you must agree to prior to having them go into effect, otherwise the fees will remain in effect for 12 months.
I will begin seeing clients on June 10, 2026.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, please email me or use a form on a Schedule page.