Anya Kiseleva, LMHC, founder of Freespire Psychotherapy in Manhattan, is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals heal from complex trauma, attachment wounds, and chronic stress. In a city known for ambition, high performance, and constant movement, many professionals silently struggle with anxiety, burnout, relational instability, and unresolved trauma. Freespire Therapy was created to offer a grounded, integrative approach to healing that goes beyond symptom management and supports lasting transformation.
An Integrative, Trauma-Informed Approach
At Freespire Therapy, Anya Kiseleva blends evidence-based psychotherapy with somatic and experiential practices. Her integrative model includes:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Somatic therapies
- Breathwork
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
This comprehensive approach allows clients to address both the psychological and physiological effects of trauma. Rather than focusing only on thoughts and behaviors, therapy also works directly with the nervous system, helping clients move from survival mode into stability and presence.
Specializing in Complex Trauma and Attachment Wounds
Many high-functioning adults appear successful on the outside but struggle internally with emotional dysregulation, codependency, love addiction, or unstable relationships. These patterns often stem from early attachment injuries or unresolved trauma.
Anya Kiseleva works extensively with:
- Survivors of narcissistic abuse
- Individuals healing from sexual and relational trauma
- Clients navigating attachment wounds
- Adults experiencing dissociation and depression
Through trauma-informed care, clients safely process painful experiences, reduce shame, and develop healthier relational dynamics. They are not only serving in Manhattan but all over New York, like they offer online psychotherapy in Brooklyn, Westchester, and other cities in New York.
Nervous System Regulation and Breathwork
One of the distinctive elements of Freespire Therapy is its focus on nervous system regulation. Trauma and chronic stress are not only cognitive experiences they are physiological responses stored in the body.
Using breathwork and somatic awareness techniques, clients learn how to:
- Calm panic and anxiety
- Reduce hypervigilance
- Improve emotional tolerance
- Build resilience during stressful life transitions
Anya’s background in breath-focused disciplines deepens this work, helping clients reconnect with their bodies in a safe and empowering way.
Supporting Borderline Dynamics and Emotional Intensity
For individuals navigating borderline personality dynamics or intense emotional cycles, therapy integrates DBT skills with deeper trauma processing. Clients develop practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions while also addressing root causes beneath surface behaviors.
The focus is not on labeling but on understanding the nervous system patterns driving emotional responses. This perspective reduces self-blame and supports meaningful, sustainable growth.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Inclusive Care
Freespire Therapy is LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly- and kink-aware, and committed to providing a non-judgmental therapeutic space. Clients exploring identity, relationship structures, or minority stress are welcomed with respect and cultural awareness.
Creating a safe and inclusive environment allows individuals to fully engage in the healing process without fear of misunderstanding or bias.
Bilingual Therapy for a Diverse Manhattan Community
Fluent in both English and Russian, Anya Kiseleva provides therapy that is linguistically and culturally accessible. Being able to process trauma in one’s native language often deepens emotional clarity and therapeutic progress.
This bilingual capacity enables Freespire Therapy to serve a broader and more diverse population within Manhattan.
From Symptom Management to Lasting Change
The goal of Freespire Therapy is not temporary relief but long-term transformation. Clients are supported in building emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and greater self-awareness. Whether navigating trauma, high-pressure careers, life transitions, or relational challenges, therapy provides the tools necessary for sustainable well-being.
In a city that rarely slows down, working with Anya Kiseleva, LMHC offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and heal creating balance not only in the mind but within the entire nervous system.

