My Healing Therapy / About Me

About Me

The Journey — Mindful living.

My Story

Unfortunately, life isn't always fair, and, at times, we get difficult experiences that tend to affect and even shape us, and our outlook on life. However, I believe EVERYONE is capable of healing, and creating a beautiful life they want to live!

The wounds don't have to be forever painful, but can be turned into wisdom and strength. Your journey does not have to be predetermined — you can begin to feel in charge, visualize what you want, and live the life you design. It sounds too simple and almost non-realistic, but it is very achievable. When working with my clients, I try to help them get as close as they want to to this goal.

Elena Rybko, psychotherapist at My Healing Therapy

My Background

I'm a psychotherapist, practicing in Westlake Village, CA. In my practice, I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.

In my own life, very early on, I was curious about the way to redirect my course of life from "automatic", to a more conscious way. I wondered about how much power we do have in creating the life we would want to live. That is, probably, why I started to be interested in the field of psychology.

With lots of education, experience, self-exploration, overcoming certain hardships, learning more adaptive skills, etc., I feel I was able to design and live my life exactly how I like it right now. That is why I love taking my clients on their journey towards owning their life, towards making it more meaningful and fulfilling.

My Approach

In working with my clients, I customize every treatment by assessing and utilizing the techniques, treatment models, and skills with which the client would be the most successful.

When it comes to emotional well-being, I believe in the value of Mind-Body connection, and often incorporate cognitive (mind), as well as somatic (body) techniques for more effective results.

I think it is important for clients to feel their own strength in the work that they do in therapy, that is why I try to provide them with necessary techniques, tools, and skills to be able to have a sense of mastery in their life. I am passionate about my work, and enjoy leading people through their healing process, into the light.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Contact me at 805-206-9155 if you would like to discuss how psychotherapy can help you.