- Guilt and shame focus
- CBT and client-centered
- Speaks English Russian Ukrainian
About Sergiy
Sergiy Barsukov is an Oregon psychologist (OR Psychologist 1935) with 16 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on guilt and shame, men's issues, midlife crisis, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Sergiy uses straightforward conversation to help people name feelings and notice patterns. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what small steps feel possible next. He aims to make space for honest talk about hard emotions without judgment.
His practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's pace and priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions in clear, practical ways. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform brief goal-setting and building momentum toward change.
People who prefer Russian or Ukrainian can work with him in those languages as well as English. He accepts international clients, and sessions are arranged from Oregon. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. That initial step helps clarify goals and what a few sessions might look like together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions can use that approach to let the client set the pace, bring what matters most, and decide what to work on each meeting. This helps when guilt or shame feels overwhelming and the person needs a steady, predictable rhythm.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, emotions, and actions. In online sessions that can mean reviewing recent situations, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavioral experiments between meetings to see what changes. This approach is practical for anxiety, mood difficulties, and persistent self-blame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk together about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize practical CBT tools, motivational interviewing questions to build commitment, or solution-focused steps to move forward quickly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. Discussing what works practically will be part of the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, men's issues, midlife crisis, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses clear conversation to name feelings and notice how thoughts and actions are connected. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help break patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 1935 and practices from Oregon.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
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.