Discover Freedom to Be Yourself
Anxiety, Trauma, and Anger Therapy in San Francisco and online across California
Maybe life feels overwhelming for you right now.
Deep down, you probably wish for calm, confidence, joy, passion, and meaningful connections. However, what you're experiencing right now might be different. Anxiety, stress, sadness, anger, shame, or haunting memories may be overshadowing your daily life, relationships, work, and sense of purpose.
Maybe you're someone who always strives to do everything right and take care of it all. You may struggle with harsh self-criticism and a fear of failing, despite appearing successful and accomplished to others. Feeling the constant pressure to be perfect and support everyone else while neglecting your own needs can be truly exhausting. Recent challenges at work or in your relationships may have made things even worse, enough to bring you here.
If you’re feeling trapped, depressed, and overwhelmed, please know you’re now alone. I can help.
Hi, I'm Dr. Sveta.
I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm glad you've found your way here.
I’m a clinical psychologist with many years of experience helping people like yourself overcome challenges such as anxiety and trauma. I believe in reaching beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of emotional distress for deep, lasting change.
My approach integrates a variety of highly effective and well-researched methods tailored to your unique story and needs. I’ll help you develop insights, tools, and strategies to find a way to inner calm, confidence, and freedom.
My therapy is culturally-affirming, and I embrace diversity, drawing from my own firsthand experiences navigating different cultures. Your story and self are wholeheartedly welcomed here.
I'd be honored to support you in making meaningful changes toward a more fulfilling life.
Specializing in
Trauma Therapy
We’ll focus on healing and helping you feel more grounded, calm, connected, and hopeful.
Anxiety Therapy
Get to know your anxiety better and learn effective techniques to calm your mind and body.
Anger Management Therapy
Let’s discover and address the roots of your anger. Learn how to meet your needs more effectively.
EMDR Therapy
We'll use EMDR to ease the intensity of your memories, giving you the relief you need to move forward and enjoy life.
I ALSO CAN HELP YOU with:
Stress management
Emotion regulation
ADHD
Addictions
Grief and loss
Relationship issues
Low self-esteem and shame
Body image issues and emotional overeating
Infertility and pregnancy loss
Life and career transitions
Personal growth & seeking purpose and meaning
Multicultural and cross-cultural issues
Here are some changes that can result from therapy with me:
Developing healthy coping strategies that will help manage emotional distress.
Staying calm, relaxed, and in touch with your emotions.
Feeling confident and empowered, respecting yourself and feeling good about who you are.
Communicating assertively and setting healthy boundaries.
Enjoying genuine connections and more satisfying personal and professional relationships.
Achieving a good work-life balance.
Building emotional resilience to successfully manage triggers and stressful situations
Creating a life you really want filled with warmth, joy, and purpose.
How therapy works
01. Reach out
Request your initial session or schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll get to know each other better and explore what you’re looking for.
02. Engage in Weekly Sessions
Together, we'll create a plan for meaningful changes in your life and begin working on it consistently in a non-judgmental way.
03. Experience Personal Growth & Change
Over the course of therapy, we'll explore and process your emotional wounds and blocks, rediscover your strengths, and develop the skills and resources you need to live an authentic, fulfilled life.