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 want to live with joy, presence, and faith. I feel, struggle, laugh, doubt, and dream. Through it all, I return to the deep sense of gratitude and meaning that guides me, which has led me through different lands, traditions, and roles.
Spirituality has always been interwoven into the fabric of my life, even when I didn’t have the words for it. I’ve been practicing 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. Also 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 plunged 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 profession, Ekaterina Kosarenko brings a broad range of experience to her work.
She holds a BA in Psychology from Pepperdine University and an MSW from CSULB. Her early career included volunteering at a homeless shelter and supporting emotionally challenged youth in group homes. She later spent several years as an independent living skills counselor for neurodivergent young adults. During graduate school, she gained clinical experience across the lifespan, including with school-aged children. Following graduation, she worked with older adults and later with individuals receiving dialysis in medical settings.
Ekaterina has maintained a thriving private practice for many years and has provided clinical supervision to both pre-licensed and licensed therapists for the past eight. She is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, having studied in the final cohort taught directly by the modality’s founder, Pat Ogden, Ph.D. She also 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, & radical acceptance, as they navigate grief & life transitions related to death & loss, trauma & trauma responses, family & relational dynamics, and academic & professional challenges.
As an immigrant woman of color with a background in community organizing, Carmela applies an intersectional analysis of transgenerational trauma & 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 & inherent wisdom, witnessing & sharing what may feel unbearable, and imagining futures full of possibility.
She incorporates trauma-informed practices such as EMDR, IFS, relational & psychodynamic exploration for survivors, and yoga & 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 & 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 a personalized approach: helping to restore health by taking into account client’s concerns, lifestyle preferences, test results, and medical history. Her focus is on prevention through targeted nutrition, stabilization of daily routine, and elimination of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Dr. Paltavskaya’s main principle: not to mask symptoms, but to find and eliminate the root cause. If 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.
Areas of interest: hormonal balance, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal health, mitochondrial dysfunction, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and correction of deficiencies.
A modern approach, evidence-based practice, and attention to detail form the foundation of Dr. Paltavskaya’s work with each individual.
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.