Anastasia Domanski

In my practice, I often meet people who are much stronger and braver than they think. Many of them are going through very difficult times in their lives.

I work with people who have experienced trauma, family difficulties, divorce, addiction, or major life changes. I also support foster and adoptive parents, teenagers, and people who are struggling to find their way through a personal crisis.

I believe that therapy should be a place where you feel safe, understood, and accepted. I try to bring warmth, care, and genuine interest into my work. Many of my clients tell me that our sessions help them feel supported, especially when life feels overwhelming.

How I work

When someone comes to me during a difficult period, we usually meet once a week. In my experience, this kind of supportive and stabilizing therapy often lasts around six months. After that, some clients choose to continue meeting from time to time, perhaps once a month, when they need support.

I also offer long-term analytical psychotherapy for people who would like to explore themselves more deeply. In this work, we pay attention to dreams, symbols, memories, emotions, and patterns that repeat in our lives. Together, we try to understand what these experiences mean and discover parts of ourselves that we may not yet know, sometimes including hidden strengths and treasures.

Working across cultures

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I studied philosophy and the religions and traditions of India. This background has shaped my interest in different cultures and ways of understanding life.

I welcome clients from different cultural backgrounds. I don't believe that knowing about a culture means knowing what a person feels or experiences. I prefer to listen, ask questions, and learn about each person's individual world, with respect and curiosity.

Analytical Psychologist & Art Therapist (2016–present) Private practice. Individual and group psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. Work includes long-term analytical therapy and shorter-term therapeutic processes.

Areas of focus include psychological trauma, family and relational dynamics (including adoption and non-biological parenthood), adolescence, neurotic conditions (panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, obsessive thoughts and behaviors), and life crises. Work is grounded in analytical psychology and art therapy, with attention to dreams, symbols, complexes, and the process of individuation.

Group Facilitator / Art Therapy Groups (2017–present) Design and facilitation of therapeutic and reflective groups using art-based and analytical approaches. Groups focused on emotional regulation, self-expression, relational themes, and personal meaning-making.

Psychological Practice in Multicultural and Migration Contexts (2017–present) Ongoing clinical work with clients living in emigration and cross-cultural contexts. Support with issues of identity, belonging, adaptation, family stress, and trauma related to migration and displacement.

Academic Teaching Experience (2007–2015) Lecturer in philosophy and related humanities disciplines. Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus. Teaching experience contributed to strong skills in conceptual clarity, ethical reflection, and working with complex theoretical and existential material.

Training in Analytical Psychology (2014–present) Ongoing professional training and clinical practice in Jungian analytical psychology, including individual and group work, supervision, and continuous professional development. Over 1,200 study hours in analytical (Jungian) psychology. Certified member of the Association of Analytical Psychologists (Russia).

Art Therapy Training (2020–2021) Professional training in art therapy integrated into individual and group therapeutic practice. Completed at Karkur College, Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel.

Master’s Degree in Political Philosophy (2005–2006) Vilnius, Lithuania. Graduate-level education with a focus on political philosophy, cultural studies, and the anthropology of religion. Seven years of lecturing experience (2007–2015) at the Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus.

Studies in the Anthropology of Religion (2012–2014) Academic program initiated by the Harvard Institute for Anthropology, with a particular focus on lived religious traditions and contemporary religious practices.