Galina Storozhenko , LCSW

Galina Storozhenko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 17 years of professional experience. She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, helping them move toward greater well-being through practical skills and compassionate guidance.

Galina approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be mobilized to meet difficult moments. She encourages clients to recognize those resources, build on them, and take gradual steps toward meaningful change. Seeking help is framed as an act of courage and the first step toward a more fulfilling life, and Galina positions herself as a supportive partner in that process.

Her work emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and respect for each individual s goals and pace. Galina aims to create an environment where clients feel supported as they develop new strategies for coping, improve communication, process loss, and rebuild after painful experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Galina

Galina integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. ACT helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Galina collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes a team-oriented process where the client s experience guides how therapies are adjusted over time.

Online therapy with Galina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit sessions into daily life while working toward meaningful change.