Lyudmila Kisina

I'm a Licensed Therapist and a Licensed Advanced Addiction Counselor offering telehealth services in CA and NY. My education and professional expertise rests on a backbone of a personal journey of healing. I deeply understand the challenges on the road to recovery and am committed to helping you navigate them. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to transform your deepest challenges into a source of empowerment. If you are ready for a partnership that values honest dialogue over passive listening, we will work to ensure the changes you make are impactful, meaningful and lasting.

I have extensive experience in the treatment field, specializing in trauma recovery, mood & anxiety disorders, and addiction issues. My approach is collaborative, holistic, & evidence-based. By addressing the roots of your pain and using effective strategies for healing, you will be empowered to move beyond your current struggles and into lasting change. I offer a holistic journey of healing and self-discovery, guided by the evidence-based practice of modern psychology.
When we are impacted by past hurts, disappointment, shame, or trauma - we may begin seeking ways to avoid ourselves. Addictions, codependent relationships, anxiety, depression, isolation - may start to manifest in your life. My work focuses on resolving these symptoms, by addressing the root causes, empowering you to make profound changes in your life.
My approach is collaborative, empowering, and intuitive, blending compassion with the directness needed to spark real change. I believe effective therapy happens when we cut through the surface and get to the core of your experience. And because I’m committed to your growth, I won't hesitate to provide a gentle, purposeful challenge when it serves your best interest.
My clients often seek support for mood & anxiety disorders, PTSD & trauma therapy, and addictions. Some enter therapy to work on improving self-esteem and fostering personal growth.. We begin with a thorough assessment and create a personalized roadmap of healing. I use a variety of evidence-based methods, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you understand & accept your inner world in order to begin implementing change; holistic approaches that integrate mind, body, and spirit for wholeness; cognitive processing; Somatic techniques that can help you connect with physical sensations which often hold the key to emotional release and healing.