Elena Kuzmina

Many people reach out for therapy when something has been weighing on them for a long time — ongoing anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship tension, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that are hard to change alone. Therapy can offer a space to understand what is happening and begin responding differently.

I work with individuals and couples who want both insight and practical tools. In individual therapy, common areas of focus include anxiety and panic, stress and burnout, depression, trauma and grief, ADHD-related overwhelm, life transitions, and relationship patterns that affect wellbeing.

In couples therapy, I work with partners who feel caught in recurring arguments, emotional distance, communication difficulties, or the impact of betrayal and major life changes. Sometimes one partner shuts down while the other wants to keep talking, or the same argument keeps happening without either person feeling heard. I help couples understand these patterns, communicate more effectively, work through conflict, and rebuild trust and connection. I am trained in the Gottman Method through Level 3 and use practical tools from the approach to help couples create healthier ways of relating to each other.

My approach is collaborative and evidence-informed. I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. In couples work, I use the Gottman Method while also considering each partner’s individual experiences, needs, and relationship history.

Sessions are focused on helping you make sense of emotional and relational patterns, develop regulation and coping skills, and create meaningful and lasting change.

I provide online therapy across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon. Limited in-person walk-and-talk sessions are available in Vancouver.

Sessions are offered in English or Russian (I also understand Ukrainian).

Appointments are available on weekday afternoons and evenings, with weekend availability. Therapy typically begins with weekly sessions.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can discuss what is bringing you to therapy and see whether working together feels like a good fit. You are welcome to book directly through my online booking page.