- Focus on wellbeing
- English and Russian
- LMFT in California
About Zoya
Zoya Raysberg-Bellman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 22 years of experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Russian and meets people where they are to begin practical change.
Zoya aims to create an open, judgment-free space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. She emphasizes presence and punctuality and asks the same commitment from clients so sessions stay focused and respectful of time. She encourages brief messages for non-emergency questions and for changes to scheduling.
Her approach centers on supporting people through real-life challenges. Conversations address attachment issues, communication problems, control struggles, isolation, and self-image. She also works with concerns such as impulsivity, guilt and shame, midlife questions, and recovery from painful relationship events like divorce or separation.
In sessions she helps clients work toward clearer goals and more usable coping tools for panic, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and ongoing worry. She invites people to take steady steps toward self-love, forgiveness, and a clearer sense of life purpose. The work is collaborative and focused on what will make daily life easier.
Zoya asks clients to commit to scheduled times so progress can continue. To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used for the concerns listed are brief skills-focused work and trauma-informed coping strategies. Skills-focused work teaches practical techniques for anxiety, panic, and mood regulation, such as simple breathing, grounding, and structured problem-solving to use during stressful moments. Trauma-informed coping strategies help people manage reactions after painful events and rebuild routines that reduce overwhelm and flashbacks.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on goals, daily demands, and personal preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to try short skills practice, deeper processing, or a mix of both.
The biography does not list the therapist's specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. Some formats are better for focused skill practice while others support longer processing; Zoya will help match the session style to what the person needs and what fits their schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zoya commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger issues, and general life transitions. Additional areas include attachment, body image, communication, and coping after separation.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on talking through feelings and building usable coping strategies. She emphasizes presence and steady, goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Zoya has 22 years of professional experience in mental health work. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports change over time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during signup.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.