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Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
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Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist

Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW (she, her)

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Austin, TX 78756
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Accepting new clients. I offer a dedicated space for adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want to feel more at home in themselves. My work centers neurodivergent (Autistic/ADHD) people as well as those living with the impact of trauma, burnout, grief, or chronic illness and/or pain. We know that understanding why we feel a certain way doesn't automatically change it - survival responses are held in the body, beyond the reach of intellectual insight alone. Through careful, caring somatic work, I help clients engage directly with the nervous system to transform the idea of safety into a tangible, felt reality.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergence affirming, and is grounded in anti-racism, body liberation, and disability justice. Using a trauma and attachment-informed lens, I integrate Somatic Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). That means pace, focus, and technique are always guided by your lived experience and specific needs.
You can arrive just as you are. Together we'll notice what you need, move at a pace that feels right, and create small, dependable moments of safety that ripple into daily life so it doesn't all feel so hard, so you can be yourself and be met, so you can rest and belong. If this speaks to you, I'd be glad to connect. Free 30 min. consultations are available.
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Practice at a Glance

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Central Austin Psychotherapy

Austin, TX 78756

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I provide online therapy in English y Español across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Free initial 30 min. consultations are available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Neurodivergence and Chronic Pain 
$145 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Central Austin Psychotherapy

Austin, TX 78756

Website
I provide online therapy in English y Español across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Free initial 30 min. consultations are available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Neurodivergence and Chronic Pain 
$145 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Sessions are $145 per 50mins. / Superbills available upon request / Sliding scale spots are currently full. Please email me if you'd like to be waitlisted for my next opening.
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Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Sessions are $145 per 50mins. / Superbills available upon request / Sliding scale spots are currently full. Please email me if you'd like to be waitlisted for my next opening.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Licensed Master Social Worker: Kristina Sarkisova
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 110772 Kristina Sarkisova

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended University of Texas at Austin, Masters of Science in Social Work, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners 19186 / 2025
  • Degree/Diploma from Goldsmiths, University of London BSc in Psychology / 2011
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I'm supervised by Tammy Linseisen, ACSW, LCSW-S / Additional qualifications: certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. Certified in PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy). Ample & RootED trained in Eating Disorder Recovery (Body Liberation and HAES-aligned).
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I'm supervised by Tammy Linseisen, ACSW, LCSW-S / Additional qualifications: certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. Certified in PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy). Ample & RootED trained in Eating Disorder Recovery (Body Liberation and HAES-aligned).
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Neurodivergence
  • Chronic Pain

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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I love working with clients who are going through an inflection point in their lives - whether that's due to a big change, a loss, a diagnosis (their own or someone else's), or an intentional shift in their path. "Why therapy" and "why now" can be meaningful starting points.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I love working with clients who are going through an inflection point in their lives - whether that's due to a big change, a loss, a diagnosis (their own or someone else's), or an intentional shift in their path. "Why therapy" and "why now" can be meaningful starting points.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Kelsey L. Williams
Kelsey L. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Kristina is an incredibly kind and knowledgable therapist. Her work with clients with disabilities and/or chronic illness or pain is remarkable. She puts 100 percent into her work and it shows-we are all very lucky to have her in this profession!

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My practice is based in Somatic Psychotherapy, which means I work with how trauma, feelings, and beliefs are held in the body; allowing us to process and heal instead of stopping at intellectually understanding something. I also offer PRT, an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain caused by neural pathway sensitization.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My practice is based in Somatic Psychotherapy, which means I work with how trauma, feelings, and beliefs are held in the body; allowing us to process and heal instead of stopping at intellectually understanding something. I also offer PRT, an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain caused by neural pathway sensitization.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Central Austin Psychotherapy

Austin, TX 78756

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I provide online therapy in English y Español across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Free initial 30 min. consultations are available.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
"
I provide online therapy in English y Español across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Free initial 30 min. consultations are available.
Photo of Kristina Sarkisova - Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW
Kristina Sarkisova | Somatic Trauma & ND Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSSW, LMSW