Russian-Speaking Therapists in Denver, CO
Kristina Syta Healthy Minds Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS, ACHT
Denver, CO 80210
Tired of just talk therapy? Ready for real change?
You look like you’re functioning — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. You’re self-aware, motivated, and ready to do deeper work. You don’t want surface-level coping anymore. You want root-cause healing, real tools, and lasting change.
Tired of just talk therapy? Ready for real change?
You look like you’re functioning — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. You’re self-aware, motivated, and ready to do deeper work. You don’t want surface-level coping anymore. You want root-cause healing, real tools, and lasting change.
Additionally, I offer therapy in Russian, allowing me to provide culturally sensitive care for Russian-speaking clients.
I work with: Trauma and PTSD; Sexual trauma; Anxiety and Depression; Anger Management (men& women) Relational Issues; Parenting (general, single parents, LGBTQ+ children); Therapy for professionals (burnout, vicarious trauma); Work/Life balance; Race, Cultural issues and Immigration; Career development; Creativity; Wellbeing and Healthy lifestyle.
Additionally, I offer therapy in Russian, allowing me to provide culturally sensitive care for Russian-speaking clients.
I work with: Trauma and PTSD; Sexual trauma; Anxiety and Depression; Anger Management (men& women) Relational Issues; Parenting (general, single parents, LGBTQ+ children); Therapy for professionals (burnout, vicarious trauma); Work/Life balance; Race, Cultural issues and Immigration; Career development; Creativity; Wellbeing and Healthy lifestyle.
I have over 30 years of experience in psychology - researching, teaching, and practicing psychotherapy. As a therapist I work from client-centered integrative approach depending on each client's presentation and therapeutic needs, utilizing a wide variety of techniques, including EMDR, and emphasizing a collaborative approach to therapeutic process.
I have over 30 years of experience in psychology - researching, teaching, and practicing psychotherapy. As a therapist I work from client-centered integrative approach depending on each client's presentation and therapeutic needs, utilizing a wide variety of techniques, including EMDR, and emphasizing a collaborative approach to therapeutic process.
I speak fluent Spanish, English and Russian.
Emotional pain may feel unbearable, but there is hope and there is help. Suffering has meaning, and feelings offer guidance. Pain sends a signal where attention is needed. You have the power to change your life and create your happiness. I help individuals find meaning and guidance in their emotions, sharpen their preferences and focus, and create the authentic life that they desire. My clients feel safe to explore their experiences and desires, become empowered and learn skills to create their joyful life experiences on a solid foundation of intimate knowledge of their unique personal and cultural identities.
I speak fluent Spanish, English and Russian.
Emotional pain may feel unbearable, but there is hope and there is help. Suffering has meaning, and feelings offer guidance. Pain sends a signal where attention is needed. You have the power to change your life and create your happiness. I help individuals find meaning and guidance in their emotions, sharpen their preferences and focus, and create the authentic life that they desire. My clients feel safe to explore their experiences and desires, become empowered and learn skills to create their joyful life experiences on a solid foundation of intimate knowledge of their unique personal and cultural identities.
My work as a therapist is based on a depth-oriented approach that focuses on how our early relationships shape the way we experience ourselves and others. I am particularly drawn to this framework because it helps illuminate patterns that often operate outside of awareness—patterns that can influence relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being well into adulthood.
My work as a therapist is based on a depth-oriented approach that focuses on how our early relationships shape the way we experience ourselves and others. I am particularly drawn to this framework because it helps illuminate patterns that often operate outside of awareness—patterns that can influence relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being well into adulthood.
I welcome the opportunity to work with clients at various stages of the human-life-cycle. I often work with people who feel stifled by feelings of anxiety and panic, depleted by feelings of depression, emptiness and hopelessness. While these powerful feelings can be overwhelming and disruptive, they are usually signs that something essential to our vitality, body, or relationships needs to be sensitively attended to and addressed. My goal is to assist my clients to live fuller and more satisfying lives and to achieve these goals in a short period of time. I work really hard for my clients and truly enjoy my profession.
I welcome the opportunity to work with clients at various stages of the human-life-cycle. I often work with people who feel stifled by feelings of anxiety and panic, depleted by feelings of depression, emptiness and hopelessness. While these powerful feelings can be overwhelming and disruptive, they are usually signs that something essential to our vitality, body, or relationships needs to be sensitively attended to and addressed. My goal is to assist my clients to live fuller and more satisfying lives and to achieve these goals in a short period of time. I work really hard for my clients and truly enjoy my profession.
At JFS, we partner with individual, families, and our community to promote emotional wellness and stability. Our compassionate, experienced therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioner are here to support you through life's challenges - no matter where you are on your journey. Services are available in person at our Denver or Boulder offices and virtually. Feel free to contact us via email, phone, or message! Our Central Intake Specialist will follow up with you to share more about our services.
At JFS, we partner with individual, families, and our community to promote emotional wellness and stability. Our compassionate, experienced therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioner are here to support you through life's challenges - no matter where you are on your journey. Services are available in person at our Denver or Boulder offices and virtually. Feel free to contact us via email, phone, or message! Our Central Intake Specialist will follow up with you to share more about our services.
25+ yrs post-licensure experience. Co-owner of Existential-Dynamic Associates. I see counseling as a collaborative process to help you overcome problems & live more fully—especially through quarterlife, midlife, and late-life crises of meaning. My style is engaging & experiential. I lecture domestically & internationally on anger, mindful eating, & perfectionism. My approach to self-criticism was independently validated. Advisory Board member, The Mindfulness Project.
25+ yrs post-licensure experience. Co-owner of Existential-Dynamic Associates. I see counseling as a collaborative process to help you overcome problems & live more fully—especially through quarterlife, midlife, and late-life crises of meaning. My style is engaging & experiential. I lecture domestically & internationally on anger, mindful eating, & perfectionism. My approach to self-criticism was independently validated. Advisory Board member, The Mindfulness Project.
I am also fluent in Russian.
I will objectively support you in your ongoing challenges, anxiety and pain, and help work with you to a more rewarding and enjoyable life. This is your journey, I am here to facilitate the process and support you as we work towards your goals.
I am also fluent in Russian.
I will objectively support you in your ongoing challenges, anxiety and pain, and help work with you to a more rewarding and enjoyable life. This is your journey, I am here to facilitate the process and support you as we work towards your goals.
Have you been carrying pain so long it feels normal? Do you look fine on the outside while keeping it together, showing up for others, while silently falling apart inside? Maybe anxiety has gotten too loud to ignore. Maybe depression has made getting through the day feel like an achievement. Maybe abuse, neglect, or trauma shaped the way you see yourself, and no matter how much time has passed, it keeps showing up in your mood, your relationships, and the way you talk to yourself. Or maybe you are still in the middle of it right now, trying to survive while also trying to heal. You are not broken.
Have you been carrying pain so long it feels normal? Do you look fine on the outside while keeping it together, showing up for others, while silently falling apart inside? Maybe anxiety has gotten too loud to ignore. Maybe depression has made getting through the day feel like an achievement. Maybe abuse, neglect, or trauma shaped the way you see yourself, and no matter how much time has passed, it keeps showing up in your mood, your relationships, and the way you talk to yourself. Or maybe you are still in the middle of it right now, trying to survive while also trying to heal. You are not broken.
I also work with immigrants and refugees, and offer therapy in Russian.
You may feel burned out, anxious, untethered—like you’ve lost your sense of self. You’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a way back to feeling like yourself again.
Starting therapy takes courage. It can feel overwhelming, unclear, and vulnerable—but you don’t have to do it alone. My role is to make the process feel more manageable, grounded, and hopeful. Together, we’ll find what works for you—your goals, your pace, your values.
I work best with adults navigating complex transitions—parenthood, identity shifts, emerging adulthood, illness, grief, or major life changes that leave you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.
I also work with immigrants and refugees, and offer therapy in Russian.
You may feel burned out, anxious, untethered—like you’ve lost your sense of self. You’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a way back to feeling like yourself again.
Starting therapy takes courage. It can feel overwhelming, unclear, and vulnerable—but you don’t have to do it alone. My role is to make the process feel more manageable, grounded, and hopeful. Together, we’ll find what works for you—your goals, your pace, your values.
I work best with adults navigating complex transitions—parenthood, identity shifts, emerging adulthood, illness, grief, or major life changes that leave you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.
Picture this: I'm like your trusty sidekick on a quest towards a brighter, more fulfilling life, totally dedicated to cheering you on as you unravel your own unique path to personal growth. What makes me stand out? Well, I've got quite the story myself as an immigrant who took on the USA all by myself at 19. That journey? It taught me a thing or two about resilience, understanding different cultures, and most importantly, the incredible strength we all carry within. Those life-altering moments? They've shaped my approach to therapy, and now my goal is to help you tap into that inner strength, unleashing your true potential.
Picture this: I'm like your trusty sidekick on a quest towards a brighter, more fulfilling life, totally dedicated to cheering you on as you unravel your own unique path to personal growth. What makes me stand out? Well, I've got quite the story myself as an immigrant who took on the USA all by myself at 19. That journey? It taught me a thing or two about resilience, understanding different cultures, and most importantly, the incredible strength we all carry within. Those life-altering moments? They've shaped my approach to therapy, and now my goal is to help you tap into that inner strength, unleashing your true potential.
Anyone can benefit from therapy. The first step is often the hardest and I want to congratulate you on taking yours. With over 20 years of clinical experience I help people with issues related to relationships, self image/esteem and goals, while addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. I work with adults and teens towards helping them adjust and thrive in their environments. Safety, comfort, and ongoing encouragement are essential in my work and I am able to adjust my therapeutic style based on the client’s needs. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.
Anyone can benefit from therapy. The first step is often the hardest and I want to congratulate you on taking yours. With over 20 years of clinical experience I help people with issues related to relationships, self image/esteem and goals, while addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. I work with adults and teens towards helping them adjust and thrive in their environments. Safety, comfort, and ongoing encouragement are essential in my work and I am able to adjust my therapeutic style based on the client’s needs. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.
It is my belief that In order to feel happy and fulfilled, every person should excel in the following areas: be in good health, feel loved/accepted in personal relationships (partners, children, family), be successful in what he/she does (education, job, hobbies), and feel needed socially (belong to a group, be part of the community).
It is my belief that In order to feel happy and fulfilled, every person should excel in the following areas: be in good health, feel loved/accepted in personal relationships (partners, children, family), be successful in what he/she does (education, job, hobbies), and feel needed socially (belong to a group, be part of the community).
Hello, welcome. Take a deep breath. You have found a safe space. Thank you for continuing to show up. Thank you for your commitment to your journey. If you are here you are looking for change. I am here to tell you that its never too late to turn your life around.
There is no better time than right now to seek deep, transformative healing. We are standing at a critical time in history. This time is asking us to step into ourselves in a new way, to examine our unconscious beliefs and patterns, and move towards a more peaceful, harmonious, and loving humanity.
Hello, welcome. Take a deep breath. You have found a safe space. Thank you for continuing to show up. Thank you for your commitment to your journey. If you are here you are looking for change. I am here to tell you that its never too late to turn your life around.
There is no better time than right now to seek deep, transformative healing. We are standing at a critical time in history. This time is asking us to step into ourselves in a new way, to examine our unconscious beliefs and patterns, and move towards a more peaceful, harmonious, and loving humanity.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions). In a warm, non-judgmental, and personalized therapeutic space, I support clients in breaking free from painful, out-of-control patterns and isolation, shame, and trauma that often accompany them. You don’t have to live a double life. Together, we can work to restore your ability to be honest, loving, emotionally and sexually fulfilling intimate relationships.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions). In a warm, non-judgmental, and personalized therapeutic space, I support clients in breaking free from painful, out-of-control patterns and isolation, shame, and trauma that often accompany them. You don’t have to live a double life. Together, we can work to restore your ability to be honest, loving, emotionally and sexually fulfilling intimate relationships.
At times, we all feel conflicted or unsure about the next steps in life and relationships. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other evidence-based approaches to help individual clients and couples heal inner wounds, resolve relationship conflicts and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and intimacy. My aim is to help clients discover their true essence, congruency and peace, both within and with others. Through mind-body connection we can uncover and transform conscious and unconscious schemas/beliefs driving your life and release the constraints that are holding you back from moving forward.
At times, we all feel conflicted or unsure about the next steps in life and relationships. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other evidence-based approaches to help individual clients and couples heal inner wounds, resolve relationship conflicts and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and intimacy. My aim is to help clients discover their true essence, congruency and peace, both within and with others. Through mind-body connection we can uncover and transform conscious and unconscious schemas/beliefs driving your life and release the constraints that are holding you back from moving forward.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or disconnected from yourself? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and insight. My goal is to support you in feeling more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward in your life.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or disconnected from yourself? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and insight. My goal is to support you in feeling more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward in your life.
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Alina is a Ukrainian refugee who speaks Russian, Ukrainian, and conversational Spanish.
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional. Sign up for a free consultation at alinagarbuz.com. Services are virtual.


