Sofiya Kostareva, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Sofiya Kostareva

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
6 years in practice

Hello! I'm Sofiya and I help women and queer people overcome burn out and stress using somatic, trauma-informed and expressive arts therapy.

I specialize in supporting women and queer people navigating burn out, stressors and life transitions through a creative and body-centered approach. I work with students, teachers, artists and entrepreneurs who struggle with burn out and stress by focusing on three areas to help them reach wellness goals: Navigating Difficult Thoughts Handling Challenging Emotions Decoding Stress In The Body With training across multiple disciplines, I apply a combination of tools in session: Creative Modalities (playing with imagination and self-expression) Somatic Regulation (exploring sensations in the body, breath, and mindfulness) Traditional Talk Therapy (identifying unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and stories)

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanBisexualSpiritual, not religious

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Feminist Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Sofiya Ko Wellness

    Office Building

    1417 Northwest 54th StreetSeattle, WA 98107

    Open map

    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Service animals allowed
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Elevators

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • LifeWise – Washington
  • Premera – Washington
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Mental Health Counselor

    Department of Health

    LH61323577, Washington

Certificates

  • Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

    IEATA

Education

  • Lesley University

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2020

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