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Violetta Babenko

Therapist(She/Hers)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to supporting individuals navigating life’s complexities with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to each client's needs.

I started out working with individuals affected by the child welfare system, helping them navigate complex and often overwhelming systems. That experience deeply shaped my commitment to a humanistic, socially conscious approach—one that not only honors individual experiences but also recognizes the broader social barriers that impact mental health and healing.

My approach to therapy

I utilize a multidimensional approach with clients who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and other mental health concerns. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in compassion, always tailored to meet each client where they are. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and attachment theory to help clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns—while developing healthier, more sustainable coping strategies.

What you can expect from me

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—from themselves, from others, or from the life they want to live. In our work together, we’ll focus on making sense of those feelings, building emotional resilience, and creating lasting, meaningful change that aligns with your values and goals.

Therapy can be a space of transformation—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University, Bachelor of Science at California State University Sacramento
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Providence Health Plan

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Relational, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Russian
Offers free consultationsNext available