Alina Boychenko, LMHCA

I believe that good therapy at its core comes from a well-established relationship, and a part of this process requires me to show up as myself. It can feel vulnerable to reveal the hardest moments of our lives to someone we know little about. As a therapist, I lean on genuineness and empathy to create a space where you feel seen and, most importantly, safe. I strongly believe that our culture, family, and early experiences inform our understanding of our current world. Cultural exploration is therefore a key part of my process.

I approach therapy from a collaborative and person-centered perspective. However, I am also the therapist who will be more involved with you during session. My style is gently directive. This often shows up in therapy as active participation. I specialize in assimilation trauma, generational trauma, and oppression trauma. As an immigrant, I have firsthand experience with the effect all three have on our mental health. Furthermore, I also work with religious trauma, attachment trauma, sexual violence, complex grief, cPTSD, and much more.

I am EMDR-trained, and while EMDR is the theory I practice most, I am also trained in a handful of other approaches, such as Gestalt, Psychodynamic theory, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and person-centered theory. I also draw on theories such as IFS, Art Therapy , EFT, DBT, and Somatic approaches. I graduated from Seattle University in 2024 and have 3 years of experience in a community mental health setting, working with a wide range of individuals.