Mrs. Valentyna Petrenko, EMDR Therapist, Schema Therapist, MA in Psychology
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Valentyna
About Me
I am an EMDR and Schema Therapist who believes in the power of deep inner transformation. I support people who have experienced loss, emotional exhaustion, traumatic events, or simply feel “stuck” at a difficult point in life. My clients often say, “I’ve tried everything, but nothing really helped.” That’s where our work begins — gentle, yet profound. I use EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Emotionally Focused approaches to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward. This is a space where you won’t be judged, dismissed, or pushed. A place to exhale, turn inward, and choose yourself.
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Psychology (Ukraine) Completed Basic EMDR Training Advanced EMDR Modules: EMDR & IFS, Group EMDR Protocol, EMDR ASSYST Completed full Schema Therapy training (ISST-accredited) Additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) Member of the Ukrainian EMDR Association Member of the Ukrainian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Volunteer experience supporting displaced persons and women affected by war Participant in migrant support groups Facilitator of psychoeducational and therapeutic initiatives for women (e.g., “Women’s Space” group and online support)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance