Ksenia Ustinova

Hello, I'm Ksenia. So many of the driven, deep-thinking adults and couples I work with have built incredible lives on paper. They have the careers, the relationships, and the success—yet, when the noise quiets down, they feel disconnected, stuck, or homesick for themselves inside. If you are surviving beautifully but are ready to remember what it feels like to truly live, you are in the right place. You might already be highly self-aware and know exactly why you feel stuck, but find that your body and nervous system are still holding onto stress, anxiety, or old survival patterns. Living and working here in the mountains of South Lake Tahoe, I believe healing requires both grounding and depth. My goal is to help you slow down, quiet the external noise, and dig deep into your own roots so you can safely return to your most authentic self. My style is deeply validating, collaborative, and directly honest when you need it to be. Because every person's healing path is unique, I combine structured, familiar talk therapies with deeper somatic and creative tools. For clients who find comfort and clarity in talking things through, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to help you identify your core values and quiet negative thought loops. For those looking to move beyond analytical talk, I offer somatic Brainspotting and accelerated intensives to release stored trauma at the nervous system level. I also support couples using the evidence-based Gottman Method to build connection and heal from repetitive conflict, and integrate gentle parts work and expressive arts to foster deep self-compassion. Therapy with me is active, experiential, and deeply relational. I offer 100 percent virtual telehealth services to individuals and couples throughout California, providing a safe, sacred space to let your guard down, process what is holding you back, and rewire your system for peace, alignment, and genuine self-love. Whether you are looking for consistent weekly therapy or an intensive format to accelerate your healing, I am here to hold the space for you until you are free to step into your alignment. I invite you to reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let's do the work to get you back to yourself.