Boris Lvovsky

Most of us want more peace, connection, and joy in our lives, but those things can feel out of reach when we are carrying unresolved emotions and experiences. Some wounds come from years ago; others may be much more recent. Shame, grief, regret, fear, trauma, and the things we have never felt able to say out loud can quietly shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and cope with everyday life.

Much of my work focuses on shame, especially the belief that something is wrong with us or that parts of ourselves need to stay hidden. Shame is often intertwined with addiction, codependency, trauma, abuse, and difficult relationship patterns. Over time, we can become so accustomed to carrying this weight that it begins to feel like part of who we are. Therapy can help us understand where those patterns came from and decide what we no longer want to carry forward.

My sessions are conversational, grounded, and collaborative. We move at a pace that feels manageable, exploring why certain emotions, behaviors, or relationship patterns keep showing up while building practical coping skills that fit your life. You do not need to have everything figured out, and you do not have to share more than you are ready to.

I hold a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a CASAC-T in substance use counseling. My training includes extensive work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, so I am comfortable working with people whose lives do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis or problem.

My approach is integrative and eclectic. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies and tailor treatment to the person in front of me. Together, we can work toward loosening the hold of shame and old patterns, strengthening what is already working, and creating more room for connection, clarity, freedom, and a life that feels more like your own.

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