Galina Storozhenko, LCSW

Compassionate California LCSW for stress and trauma

17 years experience
Speaks English and Russian
Supports relationships and grief

About Galina Storozhenko

Galina Storozhenko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, drawing on a background that supports work with a wide range of life challenges. Galina approaches each person as the expert of their own story, looking for existing strengths and resources that can be mobilized to meet current struggles. She emphasizes courage and small, practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering support that aims to empower and build resilience.

Galina centers her work on collaboration and respect, creating space for clients to explore feelings of abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and midlife transition. She also assists with mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, isolation, impulsivity, and workplace concerns. With a belief in the client as an active partner, Galina helps identify goals and real-world strategies that fit each person’s circumstances and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Galina Storozhenko have?

Galina Storozhenko has 17 years of professional experience.

Is Galina Storozhenko a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 121132.

In which languages does Galina Storozhenko provide therapy?

Galina provides therapy in English and Russian.

Where is Galina Storozhenko located?

Galina is located in California.

How can I work with Galina Storozhenko as my therapist?

You can work with Galina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Galina Storozhenko work with international clients?

Galina Storozhenko does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Galina Storozhenko cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Galina draws on approaches that aim to make therapy practical and personally meaningful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing skills to change them, which can be effective for depression, panic, and mood disorders. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s experiences and choices guide the pace of work, supporting growth through empathy and collaboration.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Galina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies and techniques to fit individual circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can help people balance therapy with work, caregiving, or mobility limitations and make consistent, timely support more accessible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver evidence-based interventions and ongoing guidance in ways that match a client’s schedule and comfort level.

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