ABOUT LADA INTEGRATIVE PRACTICES
We come from different places, traditions, and life paths—and a shared commitment: to support others in finding greater alignment, meaning, and self-understanding.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
I'm Ekaterina “Katya” Kosarenko, LCSW,
founder of LADA Integrative Practices.
I am a happy person—not because everything in my life is perfect, but because I choose to live with joy, presence, and faith. I feel, struggle, laugh, doubt, and dream. Through it all, I return to a deep sense of gratitude and meaning that guides me, which has carried me through different lands, traditions, and roles.
Spirituality has always been woven into the fabric of my life, even when I didn’t have the words for it. I’ve practiced Nichiren Buddhism for over two decades, and in recent years, Christianity has returned in a profound way. These traditions expand and deepen one another. It’s been interesting to observe how my spiritual foundation has even enriched my work with clients who are solidly atheist.
Another thread that has run through my life is integration - bridging together what may seem distinct or even opposing.
Born and raised in Russia, I came to the U.S. to study psychology and now carry both the richness of my Russian roots and the openness of my American life.
My work as a therapist is grounded in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which honors the wisdom of the whole person - mind and body.
Many years ago, tango entered my life—not just as a dance, but as a language of connection — and naturally made its way into my clinical work. In recent years, I’ve immersed myself into the healing traditions of my Slavic ancestry. And now these healing practices, are too, part of my work with clients.
Rooted in the belief that everything is connected—science and tradition, East and West—I aim to live and serve from a place of openness, with curiosity and respect for each person’s path and for our world as a whole.
Out of this spirit, LADA Integrative Practices emerged—a space for healing, wholeness and alignment.
OFFICIAL BIO
With over 25 years in the helping professions, Ekaterina Kosarenko brings a broad range of experience to her work.
She supports individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relational struggles, and the search for direction and fulfillment in life. She is licensed in California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, and Utah, and is also a registered telehealth provider in Florida.
Ekaterina holds a BA in Psychology from Pepperdine University and an MSW from California State University, Long Beach. Her early career included volunteering at a homeless shelter, supporting emotionally challenged youth in group homes, and working for several years as an independent living skills counselor for neurodivergent young adults.
Her clinical experience spans the lifespan—from school-aged children to older adults, including individuals receiving dialysis in medical settings. She also brings strong experience from residential and intensive treatment settings, where she provided psychotherapy for clients navigating suicidality, self-harm, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and addiction.
Ekaterina has maintained a thriving private psychotherapy practice for many years. She has also provided clinical supervision to both pre-licensed and licensed therapists for the past eight. Ekaterina is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, having studied in the final cohort taught directly by the modality’s founder, Pat Ogden, Ph.D. In addition, she holds certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy. In recent years, she has trained in ancestral healing practices at the Korni (Roots) Healing School in Russia. For many years, Ekaterina also served as a spiritual counselor within her faith community.
Meet the Team
Tyler Hakomori, MS, AMFT
Tyler (he/him) is a cisgender, bi-racial (Japanese and Jewish) therapist practicing in California.
After a previous career in the tech industry, Tyler found his passion for accompanying people through their pain while working at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line, and he continued on to receive his Master’s degree at USC.
In his work with clients, Tyler draws from relational and somatic therapy modalities, such as AEDP, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Gestalt. Tyler’s therapeutic presence is often described as exploratory, gentle, and warm; he aims to show up to each session with his whole heart.
Some of his therapeutic focuses include childhood trauma, perfectionism, grief, existential questions, and working with others in the AAPI community. Outside of therapy, you can often find him riding his bike, birdwatching, and obsessing about Chinese/Taiwanese tea.
Carmela Capinpin, MSW, ASW
Carmela (she/her) collaborates with clients to cultivate a healing process rooted in dignity, compassion, and radical acceptance, as they navigate grief and life transitions related to death and loss, trauma and trauma responses, family and relational dynamics, and academic and professional challenges.
As an immigrant woman of color with a background in community organizing, Carmela applies an intersectional analysis of transgenerational trauma and systemic violence while supporting clients in exploring their multitude of parts. Carmela's work is guided by her belief in the power of collective healing, and her dedication to centering autonomy and inherent wisdom, witnessing and sharing what may feel unbearable, and imagining futures full of possibility.
She incorporates trauma-informed practices such as EMDR, IFS, relational and psychodynamic exploration for survivors, as well as yoga and mindfulness techniques. Born in the Philippines and raised in California, Carmela received her BA at UCSD, and her MSW at UCLA. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and discovering new ice cream flavors.
Our Collaborators
Natalia Paltavskaya, MD
Natalia Paltavskaya, MD, is a physician specializing in preventive and integrative medicine, a nutritionist, and an epidemiologist.
She works at the intersection of science and personalized care: helping restore health by taking into account clients’ concerns, lifestyle preferences, test results, and medical history. Her focus is on prevention through targeted nutrition, supporting consistent daily routines, and elimination of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Dr. Paltavskaya’s core principle: not to mask symptoms, but to find and eliminate the root cause. When a diagnosis is present, she designs supplement protocols, dietary plans, and lifestyle adjustments to activate the body’s natural healing abilities. She does not treat individual organs—instead, she works with the body as a holistic system.
Her areas of interest include: hormonal balance, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal health, mitochondrial dysfunction, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and correction of deficiencies.
Her services are available in Russian.
It takes a village to build something lasting.
LADA Integrative Practices is no exception. The efforts of many have made this vision possible—offering guidance, reflection, and skill at just the
right moments.
I am deeply grateful to Aleksandra Nechaeva, Kenneth Helmer, Lawrence Goldblum, Cathy White, and Carrie Brito—
Each of whom made a meaningful contribution to the development and growth of this practice.
My family, friends, colleagues, and faith community have been a steady and nurturing presence throughout.
And certainly, none of it could have unfolded without divine guidance
and support.
The journey continues, building on this foundation.
Curious about working together or connecting with someone on our team?
We invite you to reach out and explore what kind of support feels right for you.