Who Is Dr. Panchenko?
Dr. Oksana Panchenko, PhD, LPC, LMHC, is a licensed mental health professional dedicated to helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Licensed in Texas and Hawaii, Dr. Panchenko provides online therapy and speaks English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Dr. Panchenko works with adolescents from age 15 and adults of all ages, experiencing trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and challenges with identity and self-worth. Her work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with an understanding of the connection between the mind, emotions, relationships, and nervous system.
As an immigrant herself, Dr. Panchenko also brings a personal understanding of the challenges that can accompany immigration, cultural transition, rebuilding a life in a new country, and finding a sense of belonging.
Dr. Panchenko also has experience working with military service members and veterans, including providing counseling and mental health support related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, adjustment, relationships, life transitions, and the unique emotional demands associated with military life. This experience contributes to her commitment to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to members of the military community and their families.
At YOU TALK THERAPY, her philosophy is simple: meaningful change begins when people have a place where they can truly talk—and know that someone is truly listening.
Professional Credentials & Certifications
Education
- PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision at Antioch University Seattle (CACREP-Accredited Program)
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University New England (CACREP-Accredited Program)
Professional Licensure
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Texas License #100436
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LCMHC) — Hawaiʻi License #MHC-1131
Certifications & Clinical Training
- Trauma-Informed Counseling
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional — Levels I & II (CCTP / CCTP-II)
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Certifications & Clinical Training
- Attachment-Focused EMDR Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Certifications & Clinical Training
- Comprehensive Immigration Evaluations: Advanced Clinical Training in Conducting Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases
- Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC)
- Psychological First Aid, suicide prevention
Professional Memberships & Leadership
- Dr. Panchenko has maintained professional involvement with the American Counseling Association (ACA) and
- Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, where she has also served in a graduate leadership role.
Why Choose Us?
At YOU TALK THERAPY™, we believe meaningful healing goes beyond managing symptoms. Our personalized, trauma-informed approach integrates psychology, neuroscience, and the mind-body connection to address the patterns underlying emotional distress.
Through our Neuro-Somatic Connection™ framework, we support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable change. Every client is treated as an individual—not a diagnosis—with care tailored to their experiences, needs, and goals.
- Whole-Person Healing
- Neuro-Somatic Connection™
- Tailored & Client-centered Therapy
- Lasting Mental Wellness
- Compassionate Environment
