Situated in New York, Svetlana Kasyan's practice, Therapy&Beyond, is committed to creating an environment of deep and impactful healing. Drawing wisdom from her inspiring life journey, Svetlana empowers you to walk bravely into your true self, shining a light even on the darker, unhealed corners of your existence. The practice thrives on the belief that the path to transformation is not avoiding discomfort but facing it head-on. When you engage with the uncomfortable emotions rather than escape them through unhealthy behaviors, you pave the way to genuine resolution and lasting happiness. Svetlana’s approach focuses on understanding and accepting your emotions as guides on your life's journey, not mere symptoms to be medicated. Using a plethora of therapeutic tools, she attempts to help you bring awareness, compassion, and eventual integration to the fragmented parts of your being. By fostering increased self-awareness, Svetlana guides you to make conscious responses rather than automated reactions, create new opportunities, and empower a gratifying life.

Being a Ukrainian native, Svetlana transposed cultures and has been living in the US for more than two decades, bringing a fresh, enriched perspective to psychotherapy. This evolution from a curious, introspective child to an experienced psychotherapist has not only enhanced her understanding of human psychology but also her learnings on leading a fulfilled life. Her diverse experiences in theatre, social affairs at the United Nations, Gestalt psychotherapy, and Jungian psychology have given her invaluable insights into human behavior. She believes that her life’s trials and her journey towards self-discovery and healing have equipped her with the skills to similarly aid her clients. Svetlana ensures that she remains at the forefront of psychotherapeutic advancements, continually developing her abilities within couples work, end-of-life doula training, somatic work, mindfulness, and dream analysis. Additionally, she embraces the potential of mind-expanding tools like psychedelics, meditation, silence retreats, self-inquiry, and breathwork in creating valuable shifts on a physical and psychological level. Svetlana is thus devoted to imbuing her personal learnings into her therapeutic practice, fostering a space of healing that goes beyond conventional therapy and aids in the holistic development of her clients.