Leeza (Elizaveta) Pachepsky, MA

 
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~ Accepting new clients ~ ONLINE ONLY DURING COVID-19 ~

Telephone: (510) 679-1317
Email: leeza@pachepsky.com
Website: www.pachepsky.com
Pronouns: she/her

License: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 120623

Fees: $125 for individuals and $140 for couples and families

There are times in our lives when life feels that it’s too much. This can happen at times of transitions like losing someone we love, encountering an illness, facing a career change, moving countries or home, or just for no outside reason. Often during those times we don’t have enough support or answers. I aim to serve as a guide through transformation during those times.

CLINICAL APPROACH

I work with individuals, couples and families using an integral approach, working with challenges by restoring the balance between mind, body, and spirit.

In sessions we will focus on working in ways that appeal to you most, whether it’s talking, noticing emotions and sensations, mindfulness, or expressing yourself through movement, drawing, or other ways. With difficult experiences that are sources of trauma, we will work to create safety in your body and mind allowing you to address these experiences.

The relationship between you and me is one of the most important aspect of the therapy. If we don’t connect, the therapy isn’t going to be that effective (this has been shown by studies as well). One of the primary goals of our work together will be establishing trust and safety that will allow you to grow and transform. This safety includes full respect and aiming to understand your culture, identity, and beliefs.

Finally, I find that everyone has a reserve of strengths and resources, even in the most difficult times. We will nourish and build these existing resources.

AREAS OF CLINICAL WORK

I work with individuals, couples and families. My focus is times of transition such as:

  • grief of a death

  • birth of a child

  • illness

  • loss of a relationship

  • change of career

  • move to a different country or place

  • life transitions such as entering adulthood, midlife or end of life.

MODALITIES

Integral approach that incorporates:

  • talking therapy,

  • aspects of mindfulness and body awareness,

  • expressive arts such as drawing and writing, and

  • depth therapy.

Relationship-based work with a focus on safety and trust in our relationship, with attention to:

  • trauma and

  • cultural humility.

Strength-based approach supporting your:

  • strengths,

  • resources, and

  • natural abilities.