Experienced psychologist.
My name is Daria and I am a psychologist.
Understanding is what most people come to me for!
To understand why something is happening or happened, what to do to prevent it, and ensure it doesn't happen again.
For people who want to change their lives but feel stuck and paralyzed by fears, anxiety, and panic states.
For people who feel dishonest with themselves because they are abandoning their true desires.
I help them take control of their lives, feel more confident and motivated, and make the changes they want.
Understanding is what most people come to me for!
To understand why something is happening or happened, what to do to prevent it, and ensure it doesn't happen again.
For people who want to change their lives but feel stuck and paralyzed by fears, anxiety, and panic states.
For people who feel dishonest with themselves because they are abandoning their true desires.
I help them take control of their lives, feel more confident and motivated, and make the changes they want.
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Education
- Specialist Degree, Moscow University for the Humanities. Qualification: "Psychologist. Instructor of Psychology in the specialty of Psychology".
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Certifications
- Certificate in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, University of Toronto
- Certificate in Social Psychology, Wesleyan University
- Certificate in Addiction Treatment, Yale University
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Professional Experience
- Private Practice Psychologist Moscow, Russia | 2014 – Present, Comprehensive psychological practice working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Services include individual therapy, family counseling, parent coaching, and psychological assessment.
- Lead Specialist / Head of Rehabilitation Program, State Social Rehabilitation Center for Adolescents, Moscow | Mar 2022 – Present, Leading a multidisciplinary team in a state center for teens with substance use history. Developing and overseeing rehabilitation programs & preventive group sessions.
- Canvas8 Expert - global behavioral research platform (access to resources used by Google, Adidas, BBDO)
Where Mind, Body & Relationships Heal
"When your 'what ifs' are louder than your 'what is'."
You feel constantly on edge, your mind is racing, and peace feels like a distant memory. It's more than stress – it's exhaustion from your own thoughts. We won't just "calm down." We'll build a toolkit to quiet the noise, so you can finally feel grounded and in control of your own mind.
You feel constantly on edge, your mind is racing, and peace feels like a distant memory. It's more than stress – it's exhaustion from your own thoughts. We won't just "calm down." We'll build a toolkit to quiet the noise, so you can finally feel grounded and in control of your own mind.
"You used to have fire in your belly. Now you just have smoke."
You're running on empty. The passion is gone, every task feels heavy, and you're questioning everything. This isn't laziness – it's a system failure. Let's reconnect you with your drive and rebuild your energy management from the ground up, so work feels fulfilling again, not draining.
You're running on empty. The passion is gone, every task feels heavy, and you're questioning everything. This isn't laziness – it's a system failure. Let's reconnect you with your drive and rebuild your energy management from the ground up, so work feels fulfilling again, not draining.
"Your past keeps hitting 'replay' in your present."
Old wounds, toxic patterns, or a critical inner voice that won't shut up. It feels like you're carrying a weight you can't put down. We'll do more than talk about the past. We'll process it, integrate it, and build new neural pathways so your history stops dictating your future.
Old wounds, toxic patterns, or a critical inner voice that won't shut up. It feels like you're carrying a weight you can't put down. We'll do more than talk about the past. We'll process it, integrate it, and build new neural pathways so your history stops dictating your future.
"A rocket engine with bicycle brakes."
Brilliant ideas, zero follow-through. Chronic lateness, messy chaos, and frustration because you know your potential but can't seem to access it. This isn't a character flaw. It's an executive function mismatch. We'll create ruthless structures and strategies that work with your unique brain, not against it.
Brilliant ideas, zero follow-through. Chronic lateness, messy chaos, and frustration because you know your potential but can't seem to access it. This isn't a character flaw. It's an executive function mismatch. We'll create ruthless structures and strategies that work with your unique brain, not against it.
"You have the perfect life on paper. So why do you feel so empty inside?"
You've checked all the boxes: career, family, success. But there's a quiet hollow feeling, a sense of "is this all there is?" This is the crisis of meaning, not failure. Let's bridge the gap between your external achievements and your internal world, and build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
You've checked all the boxes: career, family, success. But there's a quiet hollow feeling, a sense of "is this all there is?" This is the crisis of meaning, not failure. Let's bridge the gap between your external achievements and your internal world, and build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Price and services
Let's Work Together
Not sure what you need? No worries - just reach out, and we’ll build a custom package for you.
Not sure what you need? No worries - just reach out, and we’ll build a custom package for you.
👤 Individuals (18+)
One-on-one support tailored to you.
🧠 The Deep Dive
One-on-one support tailored to you.
🧠 The Deep Dive
$200
For when you're tired of surface-level advice and want real change.
• In-person or Zoom session.
• A 3-session course with real work in between.
• 14 days of online support - text or voice message, anytime.
• In-person or Zoom session.
• A 3-session course with real work in between.
• 14 days of online support - text or voice message, anytime.
👤 Individuals (18+)
📋 Strategy Session
📋 Strategy Session
$100
You've got questions. I've got a roadmap.
• A focused 1.5-hour session to figure out your next move.
• Clear action steps tailored to your goals.
• 7 days of online support.
• A focused 1.5-hour session to figure out your next move.
• Clear action steps tailored to your goals.
• 7 days of online support.
👤 Individuals (18+)
⚡ Quick Clarity Call
⚡ Quick Clarity Call
$50
No fluff. Just answers.
• A fast 60-minute call for when you need a second pair of eyes.
• Walk away with a simple action plan you can use immediately.
• A fast 60-minute call for when you need a second pair of eyes.
• Walk away with a simple action plan you can use immediately.
🎯 For Kids & Teens
$75
A safe, friendly space for your child to just… be themselves.
• 60-minute session (play-based for little ones, talk-based for teens).
• Focus on emotions, friendships, school stress, or whatever they bring.
• Includes a 15-minute parent check-in to align on next steps.
• 60-minute session (play-based for little ones, talk-based for teens).
• Focus on emotions, friendships, school stress, or whatever they bring.
• Includes a 15-minute parent check-in to align on next steps.
🎯 For Kids & Teens
$75
A safe, friendly space for your child to just… be themselves.
• 60-minute session (play-based for little ones, talk-based for teens).
• Focus on emotions, friendships, school stress, or whatever they bring.
• Includes a 15-minute parent check-in to align on next steps.
• 60-minute session (play-based for little ones, talk-based for teens).
• Focus on emotions, friendships, school stress, or whatever they bring.
• Includes a 15-minute parent check-in to align on next steps.
💬 Couples Deep Dive
$250
For couples who want to break old patterns and really understand each other.
• 90-minute session (in-person or Zoom).
• Learn practical tools to communicate better - starting today.
• 7 days of follow-up support via text/email.
• 90-minute session (in-person or Zoom).
• Learn practical tools to communicate better - starting today.
• 7 days of follow-up support via text/email.
⚡ Couples Tune-Up
$125
A quick reset for when things feel a little off.
• 60-minute focused session.
• Address one specific issue and walk away with a game plan.
• 60-minute focused session.
• Address one specific issue and walk away with a game plan.
🧸 For Parents
$100
Feel like you've tried everything? Let's find what actually works for YOUR child.
• 1.5-hour parent coaching session.
• Practical tools and scripts to use at home starting tonight.
• 7 days of follow-up support.
• 1.5-hour parent coaching session.
• Practical tools and scripts to use at home starting tonight.
• 7 days of follow-up support.
Reviews of psychologist Daria Zalivnova
Publications by psychologist Daria Zalivnova in the USA and Canada
By following the links, you could get acquainted with my publications in the media.
Collaborated with HUM Nutrition as a featured mental health expert, contributing professional commentary to an article by writer Jennifer Dutton.
February 2026 - Contributed expert opinion to Rockton-Roscoe NEWS on the psychological impact of digital habits, highlighting the value of student-driven initiatives like "The Digital Reset". Special thanks to Alycia Dioneda Schneedle for the invitation.
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