LMFT Licensed in California·LMFT Licensed in New York·LAADC Certified·CA LMFT #144514·NY LMFT #002689·LAADC #LR10280523·LMFT Licensed in California·LMFT Licensed in New York·LAADC Certified·CA LMFT #144514·NY LMFT #002689·LAADC #LR10280523·
    Licensed in CaliforniaLicensed in New YorkLAADC CertifiedVerified on Psychology TodayInsurance Accepted
    THERAPY - CALIFORNIA & NEW YORK

    Transforming Pain into Power.

    Therapy for adults in California and New York. Trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

    Dual licensed LMFT in California and New York and CCAPP Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC #LR10280523). Over a decade of clinical experience, including leadership positions in addiction treatment. Somatic, holistic, and direct. Rooted in neuroplasticity.

    Lyudmila (Mila) Kisina, LMFT, LAADC, licensed therapist in California and New York
    Lyudmila (Mila) Kisina
    CA LMFT #144514NY LMFT #002689
    LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTLAADC · CCAPP CERTIFIEDCA LMFTLMFT #144514NY LMFT#002689
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    Effective therapy cuts through the surface and reaches the core.

    Partnership and direct feedback.

    Root work over surface symptoms.

    Focused on lasting change and transformation.

    What I Treat

    How I Can Help

    Telehealth · CA & NY
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    Trauma and PTSD

    Therapeutic work addressing the unresolved experience that continues to shape present-day life. Somatic and trauma-informed.

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    Anxiety

    Solution-focused therapy for anxiety-related conditions and chronic stress. Integrated approach of cognitive and somatic methods.

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    Depression

    Strength-based treatment of depression and other mood disorders. Fostering healthy lifestyle, relationships, community, and inner resilience.

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    Dual Diagnosis

    Mental health and substance use addressed in the same treatment relationship. Single clinician, two credentials.

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    Somatic Therapy

    Body-mind approach for targeting chronic stress and anxiety through regulation of the autonomic nervous system.

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    Substance Abuse Counseling

    Outpatient counseling for substance use and compulsive behaviors. Clinical support from a dual-licensed LMFT and LAADC.

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    Addiction Therapy

    Depth-oriented therapy addressing the roots of addictive patterns. For clients ready to work beneath the behavior itself.

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    12+
    Years clinical experience
    CA+NY
    States fully licensed
    12
    Insurance plans accepted

    The Approach

    How this practice works

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    The body keeps the pattern.

    The nervous system holds what the mind has not finished processing. Change at the cognitive level may not always be enough.

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    The symptom is not the target.

    Anxiety, low mood, and reactive patterns are downstream signals. The work aims to target what is generating them.

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    Pacing matters more than depth.

    Going slower than a nervous system can tolerate is not a failure of progress. Going faster is how people get overwhelmed and drop out of the work.


    Who I Work With

    You may be considering therapy if you notice that

    Anxiety or low mood has been present for so long it's starting to feel like your natural state.

    Past experience continues to shape how you show up today, even after you've named the traumas.

    Substance use or other addictive behaviors have quietly become a way you cope with stress.

    A life transition, loss, or recent event has produced a level of difficulty or stress that calls for support.

    A pattern keeps repeating across your relationships despite your conscious intention to change it.


    Who works well here

    Adults in California or New York.

    Clients who value direct clinical engagement and feedback over passive listening.

    Clients ready to address root causes, not just manage symptoms.

    Clients who are curious about somatic and mind-body interventions.

    Clients interested in changing thought patterns or behaviors that are no longer serving them.


    Meet Your Therapist

    About Mila

    Lyudmila (Mila) Kisina, LMFT, LAADC

    Over 12 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families. Served in leadership positions in addiction treatment in Southern California, including Clinical Director roles. Now in private practice serving adults in California and New York.

    Bilingual: English and Russian.

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    Mila Kisina, LMFT, LAADC
    Credentials
    Verified
    LMFT CaliforniaCA LMFT #144514
    LMFT New YorkNY LMFT #002689
    LAADC · CCAPPAddiction Certified
    Clinical DirectorSouthern California (former)
    12+ YearsClinical Experience
    I am direct, honest, and authentic in my work, blending compassion with the boldness needed to spark real change

    Accepted Plans

    Insurance & Fees

    In-network plans in California include Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, and BCBS of Massachusetts. New York carriers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Optum, Oxford, Aetna, United Healthcare, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, Highmark BCBS of Western NY, Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern NY, BCBS of Massachusetts, and Horizon BCBS of New Jersey. Self pay is $170 per session for individual sessions and $190 per session for couples sessions, with sliding scale available for qualifying clients.


    AetnaBCBS of MassachusettsCarelon Behavioral HealthHighmark BCBS of Western NYHighmark Blue Shield of Northeastern NYHorizon BCBS of NJOptumOxfordQuest Behavioral HealthUnited Healthcare

    Your insurance benefits are verified before your first session. Don't see your plan? Contact Mila. The network is expanding.


    For New Clients

    Not quite ready?

    A section of the site is built specifically for readers who are considering therapy but want to decide before booking. No pressure to start today.


    Common Questions

    Common questions about the practice

    I provide outpatient therapy for adults in California and New York, with clinical specialties in trauma and complex PTSD, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and relational concerns. My therapeutic approach is somatic and holistic, integrated with evidence-based practices including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Based work.

    Research supports telehealth as an effective option for many outpatient therapy clients, including many people seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship concerns. However, telehealth is not appropriate for every person or every clinical situation. During intake, we assess whether online therapy is clinically appropriate and whether a higher level of care, in-person support, or additional resources may be a better fit.

    This practice is a solo licensed private practice, not a platform that matches you with rotating therapists. One credentialed clinician (Lyudmila Kisina, LMFT, LAADC) provides all sessions. The clinical approach is an integration of evidence-based cognitive methods with somatic, trauma-informed, mind-body approaches. The dual licensing in California and New York is useful for clients who travel between the two states or whose circumstances require flexibility in where they receive care.

    Most clients chose to book an intake, which is our first 1 hour clinical session. During this time, we assess your needs and concerns, discuss your care, and collaborate on a treatment plan. Many readers find the answers to their questions on this website. Check out the 'For New Clients' section.

    If you are in crisis

    This website is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988, text HOME to 741741, or call 911. These services are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.

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    Book a session directly using the calendar link. Insurance verification included. Or reach out with a question first.

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    getsupport@kisinatherapy.com

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