Sergiy Barsukov, OR Psychologist 1935

Sergiy Barsukov is an Oregon psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He talks with each person to understand what feels most urgent and what goals matter to them. Sessions aim to make worrying problems easier to act on and less overwhelming.

He brings 16 years of clinical experience to sessions and keeps the tone direct and respectful. He creates space for people to say hard things without judgment. That approach helps people begin to untangle guilt, shame, and the heavy feelings that follow loss or trauma.

Sergiy uses practical methods that focus on current problems and small, doable steps. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and test different ways of coping. He also uses client-centered skills to listen closely and motivational interviewing to help people decide on change.

Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. He works with people who want straightforward guidance and clear steps they can try between meetings. The aim is to leave sessions with at least one practical thing to try.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative tone and steady pacing. He encourages honest feedback so plans are realistic and fit everyday life. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and he supports people through that process.

How online sessions use practical therapeutic tools

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is hands-on and often involves practicing skills between sessions to see what works in daily life.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgment. That approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals from their own values and priorities. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for many schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better into a workday. Live chat and text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions and make it easier to send brief updates or practice exercises.