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Valeriya Pestrikova

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Do you look composed in a high-pressure life but feel distant, anxious, or shut down in your relationships or sex life? I work with high-achieving adults and couples navigating relationship stress, intimacy and desire concerns, and sexual wellness. My specialties include managing stress and high expectations, intimacy issues, ENM, and couples therapy.

My approach to therapy

I want our sessions to feel open, grounded, and free of judgment. We can slow down, talk honestly about what feels hard, and make room for your needs and boundaries. I will meet you with curiosity and respect, so you do not have to hide parts of yourself to feel understood.

What you can expect from me

Together, we can better understand the patterns shaping your relationships and intimacy, strengthen communication, and find ways to feel more connected. My hope is that you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and room to build relationships and a sex life that feel more honest, fulfilling, and sustainable.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Relational, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Jungian, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Russian