Galina Storozhenko

Galina Storozhenko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Galina also helps with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

She uses practical talking and skills-based approaches in sessions. Galina emphasizes the client as the expert in their story and draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and small steps to reduce distress.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in California where she developed experience with trauma-related concerns and mood disorders. She combines client-centered listening with structured skills when appropriate. That mix lets her respond to moments that need reflection and moments that need concrete tools.

Galina often works with people who feel stuck after a life change, those wrestling with meaning or purpose, and individuals managing chronic stress or caregiver responsibilities. She supports clearer communication patterns and practical ways to handle panic, social anxiety, workplace issues, and relationship conflicts.

Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Galina helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and find realistic ways to manage symptoms and daily demands. Her approach aims to help clients take steady steps toward clearer priorities and more manageable routines.

How her clinical approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect actions to what matters most, which can be useful when someone is questioning life purpose or feeling stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can make sense of their choices and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable steps and teaches practical techniques for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Galina collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. She balances listening with offering concrete tools, so clients can try different ways of coping and decide what helps them move forward.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work after a move or during caregiver responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practice, and communication work so these pieces translate into remote sessions.