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Dr. Oksana Kovalenko

Dr. Oksana Kovalenko

CBT, Emotional Balance

"Being real and kind creates true connection."

About: 11+ years of experience in CBT, helping people manage emotions and improve daily life. I work with couples and individuals facing hidden tensions and misunderstandings. My approach: notice → identify → resolve. I teach practical skills for recognizing anxiety, responding calmly, and offering real support. Clients see fewer arguments and more honest conversations.

Core Message: Notice your feelings and your partner’s, and stay calm in tough moments.

Methods: CBT, Compassionate Communication.

Credentials: Master’s in Psychology; certified in CBT & Compassionate Communication.

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Kateryna Melnyk

Kateryna Melnyk

Schema Therapy, Boundaries

"Boundaries don’t push people away — they make closeness possible."

About: 9 years of experience helping people spot patterns in relationships: fear of rejection, over-monitoring, or pulling away. We set boundaries, build mutual understanding, and create habits for real connection. After this training, you’ll say no with confidence, accept refusals calmly, and stay true to your values.

Core Message: Set boundaries kindly — without guilt or pressure.

Methods: Schema Therapy, educational psychology.

Credentials: Certified in Schema Therapy; professional counseling ethics.

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Bohdan Tkachenko

Bohdan Tkachenko

Gestalt, Connection & Emotions

"Real confidence is saying what’s true, kindly."

About: 12 years of experience. I help couples stuck in the pursue-withdraw cycle. We look at how you connect, step back, and talk things through. I teach clear, caring language for tough moments, so you don’t need sarcasm or long explanations.

Core Message: Speak person-to-person, not blame-to-defend.

Methods: Gestalt, present-moment awareness.

Credentials: Certified in Gestalt Therapy.

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Dr. Iryna Shevchenko

Dr. Iryna Shevchenko

Relationship Wellness, Mutual Agreements

"Agreement isn’t one moment — it’s an ongoing conversation."

About: 10 years of experience teaching adults about mutual agreement, healthy pacing, and emotional safety. We talk about how substances affect choices, how to show interest respectfully, and how to handle rejection kindly. The goal: intimacy that feels safe, caring, and enjoyable for all.

Core Message: Talk about physical closeness as naturally as anything else — at a pace that works for everyone.

Methods: Evidence-based relationship education, mutual respect.

Credentials: Certified in adult relationship education.

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Maksym Bondarenko

Maksym Bondarenko

Relationship Advisor, Partnership Planning

"A clear plan is care you can see."

About: 14 years of experience helping couples organize life together — home, money, schedules, and goals — without resentment or scorekeeping. My approach: clear planning, regular check-ins, and simple connection habits. You’ll learn to turn disagreements into action steps with follow-up.

Core Message: Move from “who’s to blame?” to “what’s our solution?”

Methods: Relationship systems, collaborative planning.

Credentials: Certified in relationship consulting.

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