- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Ksenia
Ksenia Krasnikov is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and changes in life circumstances. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and clearer about what matters next.
Ksenia draws on straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people sort priorities and improve daily coping. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps people find inner reasons to change and take small steps. Solution-Focused Therapy supports building practical habits that fit real life.
In the room she pays attention to communication patterns and control issues that can worsen stress. She also addresses caregiver strain, isolation, social anxiety, and challenges linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Life purpose and questions about meaning after big changes are included among her focus areas.
Ksenia aims to make sessions concrete. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing new communication moves, or scheduling small behavioral experiments between meetings. She frames work as a process of testing what helps and adjusting as needed.
People who choose her often want clear next steps rather than long theoretical discussion. The first appointment typically looks at current stressors, immediate coping needs, and one or two manageable goals to start with.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ksenia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions often involve setting specific practice tasks between meetings and checking what changes in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify personal reasons for change and to plan small, achievable steps that feel realistic.Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. She will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is reviewed as you go so the plan can shift if something does not fit.
The biography does not list which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy week, avoid travel time, or keep appointments during life transitions. They can also allow for phone-only meetings when video is difficult, or for a quieter, simpler session when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to work in remote sessions while focusing on practical steps that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, social anxiety, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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