Viktoriia Plisenko, MA, LMHC, Therapist in Edmonds, Washington

Viktoriia Plisenko evaluates each client as a whole person–from psychological, social, and cultural perspectives–and delivers compassionate care to every case she treats. Working with clients to explore and remove their triggers, investigate broader questions they may have, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to create a more balanced and peaceful inner self, Viktoriia offers guided help in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, generational trauma, existential and relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, cultural identity, and integration issues in a space where clients feel safe to speak freely. Viktoriia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Bachelor of Forensic Psychology and a Master of Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay School of Criminal Justice. Employing a structural approach, Viktoriia develops personalized treatment plans through a variety of modalities (psychoeducation, mindfulness, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques). With years of experience as a Client Care Coordinator, Community Habilitation Specialist, and Forensic Extern, she offers strengths in supportive counseling, assessment testing, and conflict resolution, as well as individual and group counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, agency partnership, and community outreach for individuals diagnosed with mental illness, survivors of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence, complex trauma, justice-involved individuals, and families from diverse ethnocultural and racial backgrounds. Victoria provides a structural approach and friendly manner to supporting clients and navigating life’s challenges.