Olena Mykolaivna Ryzha
Years of experience: 10
Works with: Individuals, Families, Teenagers, Children, Organizations
Personal crises, trauma, anxiety, grief, family conflicts, loss of motivation and life purpose. Working with children an…
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Years of experience: 10
Works with: Individuals, Families, Teenagers, Children, Organizations
Personal crises, trauma, anxiety, grief, family conflicts, loss of motivation and life purpose. Working with children an…
Years of experience: 12
Works with: Individuals, Couples, Families, Teenagers, Children, Organizations
acute stress (war, loss of home, job, or loved ones); adapting to new life conditions (war, displacement, emigration); r…
Years of experience: 12
Works with: Individuals, Couples, Children
Relationship issues, abuse, stress, anxiety, emotional burnout, crises, trauma, loss, adaptation challenges, low self-es…
Years of experience: 19
Works with: Individuals, Families, Children
Personal growth and finding life purpose; navigating developmental crises and behavioral challenges in children; improvi…
Years of experience: 10
Works with: Individuals, Families, Teenagers, Children
Counseling adults in difficult life situations, fostering femininity and self-confidence, and helping clients tap into t…
Years of experience: 9
Works with: Individuals, Couples, Teenagers, Children
I address a wide range of concerns, helping clients clarify their needs, providing support and guidance during challengi…
Years of experience: 9
Works with: Individuals, Teenagers, Children, Organizations
excessive anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, coping with loss of a loved one, health anxiety, overcoming persistent…
Most often, parents seek help for childhood fears, nightmares, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, difficulties with adaptation in kindergarten or school, hyperactivity, as well as after stressful events or trauma.
The first session usually involves the parents or only the parents to gather a detailed history and discuss the request. Subsequent sessions may take the form of play or art therapy directly with the child, depending on their age and the format of work: .
Yes, the online format is a good alternative for children aged 6–7 and older if the child feels comfortable in front of the screen. For younger children, online sessions often take the form of parental coaching, where the psychologist teaches and guides parents on how to act at home.
Avoid saying that you are going to a doctor or that the child will be "checked." Instead, explain in simple words: "We will talk to a friendly specialist who helps children and parents understand each other better and cope with difficulties."