Sofiya Kostareva
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
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)
Practice hours (PST)
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
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