Yana Romanov, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Yana!

I offer in-depth therapy that looks beyond symptoms and pathology to foster a deeper understanding of yourself. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood as we explore the experiences and patterns that have shaped you and help you move toward a more authentic and meaningful life.

My focus

I work with adults and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity, and major life transitions. I especially welcome those seeking to understand themselves more deeply, break recurring patterns, and create a more authentic and meaningful life.

My approach

My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic and existential psychotherapy, with attention to the deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape who you are. Together, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion to support greater self-understanding, freedom, and meaningful change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, thoughtful, direct, and nonjudgmental. I listen deeply and create a space where you can speak openly, feel genuinely heard and understood, and explore even difficult experiences with curiosity and honesty.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a psychotherapist because I am deeply passionate about understanding human depth and the experiences that shape who we become. I believe in helping people discover meaning, understand themselves more deeply, and move toward a life that feels authentic and truly their own.

My goals for you

Together, we identify what you want to understand, change, or experience differently in your life. We explore the patterns and obstacles that may be holding you back while working toward meaningful, lasting change that feels authentic to you.

Our first session

Our first session is a time for us to get to know each other, explore what brings you to therapy, and understand what you hope to find or change. We begin at your pace, creating a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and we can begin exploring what matters most to you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Psychoanalytic

Structural Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Object Relations

Psychodynamic

Trauma Focused

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English, Russian

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) from Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Yana Romanov