MS, LMFT
Kathy Gusenkov
It’s important to know who you might be dealing with when shopping for a therapist, so here is a little bit about me: I am a first-generation American. I have known that I wanted to be a therapist since I was 14 years old, and I have been in pursuit of empowered but clinically responsible empathy ever since. While laughing in session with my clients is my favorite way to balance therapeutic work, I’m a big supporter of practical, attainable, and sustainable change. As a result, my style is friendly and directive – I do my absolute best to be sensitive while still making sure that your effort to show up is worthwhile. One of my favorite elements of therapy is witnessing clients unburden their hurt and find their true selves in the midst of the process. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician – I want every client to feel safe, secure, and comfortable in my office and with me as their provider. If you’d like to talk to me personally, feel free to contact me for a brief consultation, free of charge!
A little bit about me:
Fuller Theological Seminary:
Master Of Science In Marriage And Family Therapy,
Emphasis In Medical Family Therapy
California State University,
East Bay:
Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology
TRAINING
Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)
Level 2, 2023
Level 1, 2022
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Basic Training, 2021
Restoration Therapy
Level 1, 2020
APPROACHES
- EMDR
- PACT
- RT
- IFS
- Somatic Methods
- Attachment
- Trauma Informed
- Mindfulness
- Expressive Arts
- Sandtray Play
- Structural Family Therapy
I have been in the field of mental health since 2015. Initially, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. While in graduate school, I interned in both a private group practice and a PTSD recovery center. During this time, I saw a variety of presenting issues and worked with a diverse population of clients, as well as facilitated group therapy for trauma processing. Because I was educated in an APA accredited theological seminary, I am also equipped to integrate matters of faith or spirituality into sessions in a clinically responsible way. The education and training that I am qualified under has all been through a trauma-informed, relational, and systemic perspective, which means that my clinical approach stretches beyond just your problems and considers themes, patterns, and structures that may have contributed to your pain. All of my clinical interventions and skills are drawn from evidence-based practice. I am an independently licensed Marriage and Family Therapist under the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LMFT-16187)
EDUCATION
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Latest Blog Posts
The lingering effects of childhood trauma often emerge in marriage, shaping how individuals experience love, safety, and connection. These symptoms of childhood trauma in marriage influence the ways partners interact, sometimes creating challenges in intimacy, trust, and emotional stability. Without awareness and healing, survival strategies developed in childhood can disrupt the natural flow of a […]
Childhood trauma leaves deep imprints on the way we engage in relationships, particularly in marriage, where intimacy and vulnerability are central. Many who experienced emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or early exposure to fear and chaos unknowingly carry these patterns into their adult partnerships. Below, we explore several ways childhood trauma manifests in marriage, often in […]
Couples navigating faith-related trauma must work through layers of grief, identity formation, and restructuring of values—all while trying to maintain their connection.
If you’ve ever looked into therapy and felt discouraged by the cost, you’re not alone. Many people wonder: “Is private pay therapy really worth it, or should I find a therapist who takes insurance?”
Reignite Your Relationship with a Weekend Couple Therapy Intensive in Arizona Relationships take work, and sometimes, they need more than a weekly therapy session to heal and grow. If you and your partner feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, a weekend couple therapy intensive in Arizona could be the turning point you need. At Serendipity Psychotherapy […]
Trauma-informed therapy helps couples rebuild connection and trust by working through pain together and creating corrective, healing experiences.
