


Some information about me and my methods

About me
Galina Tyukhtina,
family therapist
For over 14 years, I have been helping people find their path in life, decide on a profession and occupation, develop personal skills and emotions, clarify and achieve goals, identify and manifest their potential, and heal traumas.
I employ various methods of work, ranging from traditional approaches (such as Gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and coaching) to modern and field-based methods (including working with elements, runes, constellations, and play therapy).
I constantly improve my education and apply the acquired methods in practice. Initially, having received financial and economic education and having worked in business for more than 20 years (in startups, large corporations, and medium-sized companies), I also received psychological education at the St. Petersburg Gestalt Institute, enabling me to work with people, helping them expand their horizons and explore themselves and their capabilities.
I received my certification as a Nurturing Parenting Provider in May 2023. Since then, I have regularly provided nurturing parenting services for parents.
I earned my master's degree in psychology from Pace University, New York, in May 2023, and I obtained my license as an associate marriage and family therapist (New Jersey) at the end of June 2023.
Since 2022, I have been actively working with children and adolescents who have autism (especially those who are nonverbal), ADHD, adjustment disorder, aggressive behavior, emotional dysregulation, child-parent conflict, divorce, trauma, and adaptation to emigration.
I also offer family therapy services to all families.
MY APPROACH
Follow the client's motions
We are all different, with our traits, values, and beliefs. Each of us needs an individual approach. I do not have a universal answer to all questions. Depending on who comes to me and the topic we are working on, the right tool, method, and approach are chosen.
I can say one thing for sure: I only work with those who have a request and are ready to move forward, working with themselves to assemble their new configuration.
If you have a desire to talk and do not intend to make any changes in your life, it is better to find another specialist, because working with me, your life will never be the same.
