- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose questions
About Zoya
Zoya Raysberg-Bellman is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Russian and works from a practical, direct style focused on what clients want to change.
Zoya asks people to keep scheduled sessions and to communicate about small changes or questions between meetings. She explains that keeping appointments matters because that time is reserved solely for the person who booked it. If something comes up she requests a quick message to cancel or reschedule.
In sessions she encourages open, honest talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She aims to be present and consistent, and she expects the same commitment from the people she sees. That includes showing up on time and following through on agreed steps between sessions when appropriate.
Her work often focuses on practical skills for handling anger, reducing anxiety, and navigating relationship conflict. She also supports people dealing with separation, attachment issues, body image concerns, guilt, shame, impulsivity, loneliness, midlife reassessment, and questions about life purpose.
Zoya’s approach emphasizes clear communication and mutual responsibility. New clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic methods and how they work for online sessions
Many clinical approaches use clear, evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and shift behavior. Cognitive approaches focus on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and can help with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Skills-based methods teach concrete tools for managing anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflict, such as communication strategies and grounding techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on the person’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That means trying practical strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm current session options before booking. If you prefer remote work, note that online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. Some formats require less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins if that better matches your schedule. Ask about session logistics and expectations when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can choose what fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment issues and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical conversation and skill-building, encouraging open talk about thoughts and feelings and focusing on small, doable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (CA LMFT) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.