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Ksenia Krasnikov, LMFT

Calm, practical help for anxiety and stress

13 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Ksenia

Ksenia Krasnikov is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps that reduce anxiety and stress and help people feel more capable in daily life. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to address relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes.

Sessions are built around the client's needs and pace. Ksenia aims to make therapy feel straightforward and manageable for people who are overwhelmed.

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Background and approach

Her work often centers on managing stress, improving communication, and building stronger self-worth. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, isolation, control issues, and mood problems. For those dealing with pregnancy and childbirth or women's issues, she brings calm, steady attention to the moment-to-moment challenges.

Ksenia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create plans that fit each person. She helps clients break problems into small steps and test what works in real life. Conversations focus on skills, choices, and progress rather than abstract theory.

People can expect a respectful and compassionate tone in sessions. The therapist adapts interventions to the client and checks in regularly about what is helpful. Ksenia encourages concrete changes so people notice differences between sessions and in daily routines.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, teaches practical ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, worry, low mood, and repetitive thinking by breaking problems into smaller parts and practicing different responses.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps strengthen motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes, such as improving self-care or managing stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works. Sessions are paced by the client and tuned to real-life priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a fuller conversation is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and for people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit care around family, work, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Ksenia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is goal-oriented and practical. Conversations focus on clear steps, skill-building, and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, LMFT, and is licensed in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Tap the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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