- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT methods
- English and Russian
About Galina
Galina Storozhenko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 17 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She speaks English and Russian and helps people who are carrying guilt and shame as part of these issues.
Galina treats people as the experts of their own stories. She focuses on helping clients notice strengths they already have. Sessions emphasize practical skills and real conversation rather than jargon. The approach is collaborative and direct, with attention to what feels useful day to day.
She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. That means sessions can include values work, learning new behavior patterns, grounding skills, and clearer communication practice. Techniques are chosen to fit the problem at hand rather than a single formula.
People often come for help with relationship patterns, panic and mood problems, post-traumatic stress, or trouble managing work stress and caregiving demands. Galina also addresses isolation, chronic illness challenges, and feelings tied to abandonment or regret. Conversations may cover how guilt and shame show up in daily life and impact choices.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She helps clients identify small steps that can reduce overwhelm and increase emotional control. To start, readers can confirm session options and schedule an initial visit through the therapist's booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety or depression. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication habits and managing conflict more effectively in relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what does and does not help.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written exercises, worksheets, and skill practice between meetings to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, including concerns around guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical methods from ACT, CBT, and DBT alongside client-centered conversation to help people notice how guilt and shame affect behavior and choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to clients in California.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.