Yelena Tokman, MA

Therapist / Counsellor (Qualifying)

“Sometimes I think; sometimes I am. - Paul Valéry”

About me

When thoughts feel overwhelming, it can be hard to simply *be*. I offer a calm, collaborative space where we can explore your inner world. We'll work together to help you discover true presence, moving beyond constant thinking. This approach is ideal for those seeking to feel more grounded and connect with what truly matters.

Approach

Noticing when thinking softens into being guides how I hold sessions: I listen for patterns in your stories and for small shifts in how you feel in the room. I offer appointments in Beverly Hills or through secure online sessions, and we can work in English or Russian to make exploration feel natural. Sessions move between gentle reflection on past relationships and present-day habits, with attention to sensations, meaning, and subtle relational pulls you carry into life transitions. People seeking steadier presence amid change often find this pace helpful.

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Basic information

Languages:

English, Russian

Fees:

Sliding scale

Beverly Hills, United States

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.