VITALINA TARASENKO, LMFT ASSOCIATE, MBA

 About Me

I support individuals and couples navigating stress, relationship challenges, cultural transitions, and the pressures of high-achieving careers.

My approach is warm, grounding, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you reconnect with yourself — especially during periods of change or emotional overload.

Originally from Eastern Europe and now fully practicing in the U.S., I bring a deep understanding of what it means to rebuild your identity in a new environment. Whether you’re navigating immigration stress, balancing two cultures in a relationship, or managing the demands of a fast-paced career, you don’t have to do it alone.

Individual & Couples Therapy

I work with couples who are experiencing:

• communication breakdowns and emotional distance
• cross-cultural differences (Asian, Slavic, multicultural couples)
• relocation stress and life transitions
• reduced intimacy or loss of sexual connection
• mismatched expectations, conflict cycles, or repeated misunderstandings

I help partners feel seen, heard, and emotionally connected again — creating a safe space where you can rebuild closeness and trust, even during major life transitions or long-distance challenges.

Sexuality & Intimacy

I support women and couples who want to reconnect with their sexuality and emotional presence.

Common themes include:

• exploring feminine sexuality and desire
• understanding the interplay between masculine and feminine energy
• stress-related low libido
• blocks, shame, or disconnection from the body
• rebuilding intimacy after burnout, conflict, or life changes

My work helps clients return to their bodies, desires, and natural sense of aliveness — without pressure, judgment, or “quick-fix” advice.

High-Achievers, Leaders & Professionals

Before becoming a therapist, I earned an MBA and spent over five years in international hospitality and business, working in the UAE and the U.S. with global brands such as Hilton and Marriott.

I understand firsthand what it’s like to:

• sustain intense focus and pressure
• lead teams and manage high expectations
• carry professional responsibility while staying emotionally available at home
• balance work, partnership, parenting, and personal needs
• feel successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside

I help high-achievers with:

• burnout and exhaustion
• decision fatigue and emotional overwhelm
• mid-life transition and loss of clarity
• identity confusion (“Who am I beyond my role?”)
• rebalancing work, relationships, and personal life
• reconnecting with purpose and inner stability

Together, we slow down the internal noise so you can hear yourself again, make grounded decisions, and build a life that feels aligned — not just accomplished.

My style is relational, emotionally present, culturally sensitive, and deeply intuitive. I integrate three core modalities:

Helps you develop awareness, connect with your body, understand your needs, and make choices that honor your authentic self.

Ideal for couples.

Supports emotional bonding, improves communication, and restores closeness — not through “tips and tricks,” but through genuine emotional presence and secure connection.

A powerful trauma-informed approach that works with internal parts, gently heals protective patterns, and helps the body release past experiences that continue to trigger stress.

Across all methods, my goal is to help you slow down, understand yourself with compassion, and build the kind of life and relationships that feel steady, connected, and true to who you are.