- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Panic and mood
About Zoya
Zoya Raysberg-Bellman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 22 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Zoya helps people talk through what is happening now and what they want to change. She focuses on clear communication about appointments and expectations. She asks clients to commit to scheduled times so work can continue between sessions.
Her approach emphasizes practical conversation and consistent attendance. Zoya encourages clients to raise questions or concerns between meetings when they are non-emergent. She keeps sessions focused on immediate problems and on steps people can try between visits.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood concerns, panic and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and issues around attachment and self-image. This includes work on communication problems, impulsivity, control issues, guilt and shame, and coping with divorce or separation.
Zoya attends to how daily habits and relationships affect stress and mood. She helps people identify patterns, test new ways of relating, and practice skills that reduce panic and improve mood. Her style is direct about expectations and practical about next steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in straightforward terms. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses, which can reduce panic and anxiety symptoms. Behavioral strategies focus on gradual practice of feared situations and new routines to lower avoidance and build confidence for everyday tasks. Work on attachment and communication helps people recognize relationship patterns and try clearer ways of relating that improve how they handle conflict and loneliness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, situation, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as sessions continue so methods match what is useful in real life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain regular appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when video is difficult, which can help keep work consistent with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment issues and panic attacks.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation, identifying patterns, and testing new ways of responding between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Zoya has 22 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and sees clients operating from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.