Elena Kuzmina

Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck in patterns they cannot seem to change, struggle with anxiety or overthinking, or face relationship difficulties that are hard to resolve. You may know something needs to change but find it difficult to understand why you keep feeling or reacting the same way. Therapy can help you make sense of these struggles and explore practical ways to address them.

I work with individuals and couples, combining deeper psychological insight with practical tools to help clients make meaningful changes in their lives and relationships.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

I help individuals work through concerns such as:

• Anxiety, panic, and persistent overthinking
• Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
• Depression, trauma, and grief
• ADHD-related difficulties and life transitions
• Setting boundaries and understanding relationship patterns

Our work can involve exploring the experiences and patterns underlying your difficulties, developing a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, and learning practical strategies you can use in everyday life. I also use EMDR to support clients working through trauma and distressing experiences.

COUPLES THERAPY

I work with couples who are experiencing:

• Recurring arguments and unresolved conflict
• Communication difficulties and emotional distance
• Infidelity, betrayal, and damaged trust
• Disconnection or major life changes affecting the relationship

Sometimes couples find themselves having the same argument repeatedly, with one partner withdrawing while the other pushes for discussion. I help partners understand these dynamics, communicate more effectively, work through conflict, and explore ways to rebuild trust and connection. I am trained in the Gottman Method through Level 3 and use practical tools from this approach in my couples work.

MY APPROACH

My approach is collaborative and evidence-informed. I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies. In both individual and couples therapy, I combine exploration of underlying patterns with practical skills and strategies tailored to the concerns you bring to therapy.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

• Online therapy across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon
• Limited walk-and-talk sessions available
• Sessions in English or Russian; I also understand Ukrainian
• Weekday afternoon and evening appointments, with weekend availability

I offer a free 20-minute consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together may be a good fit. You can book directly through my online booking page.