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Katya Burdo(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
Massachusetts
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Trauma-Emotion regulation-Life purpose & meaning-
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Professional statement

Dr. Burdo is a highly trained, seasoned clinical psychologist offering remote individual psychotherapy to clients ages 18 and up. Over the past 25 year, she has attained expertise on topics including, but not limited to: depression, stress, anxiety, grief, various traumas, divorce, health, parenting, disordered eating, aging, retirement, and issues with relationships including domestic violence, sexuality, finances, career, and more.

Dr. Burdo has spent a lot of time exploring both western and eastern approaches to reducing human suffering. For those interested in traditional psychotherapy, Dr. Burdo offers a wealth of western psychology techniques to help bring relief and provide guidance toward significant improvements in functioning. Additionally, for those interested in exploring not only the psychological and the emotional, but the spritual and how that side of the human experience can aid us in living better, Dr. Burdo relies on eastern philosophies and practices to help her clients move toward greater stability, peace, health, abundance, worthiness, and transformation. Dr. Burdo has been transparent about her own journey and her work on herself using both approaches (blogs and podcasts available on drkatyaburdodotcom) and has used the knowledge gained from the experiences of personal transformation to benefit her clients. Dr. Burdo’s philosophy is that when choosing a psychotherapist, one should consider whether the therapist has done enough personal work to be able to lead the client to where they want to go, thus avoiding a situation in which the blind is leading the blind.

Dr. Burdo’s background as a refugee and a self-made immigrant makes her value a highly practical therapeutic approach that utilizes perspective taking, compassion, humility, humor, laughter, transparency, and directness to help clients move as quickly as possibly toward relief and greater clarity, stability, agency, sence of worthiness, and overall well-being.


Message to clients

Here are a few considerations to help with choosing a therapist/evaluating your current one:

1. Look for a great personality match! If you don’t enjoy your therapist as a person, it will be difficult to understand them and feel understood in return even if they give you relevant feedback. Be picky, hold out for a real match that feels like a click.

2. Your therapist should be able to offer you more than what your friends and family can give you for free. Be honest with yourself: Is every conversation eye-opening, or are you having your hand held and that’s about it?

3. Have a realistic time frame for the work you want to accomplish. If you’ve struggled with something for a very long time, it may take a while for you to feel better. At the same time, if you haven’t made enough progress, think about why that might be.

4. Have hard conversations with your therapist if you feel a lack of movement forward. Hold your therapist accountable for their part: Are they taking it too easy on you during the sessions, or do they simply not have more to offer you? Also, be ready to take in honest feedback about why they think things are slow-moving.

5. Be willing to move on and trust that something is NOT better than nothing! If you have not gotten to where you want to go, be brave and trust that you can find a good match for yourself and look for someone new.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 21 years

Self, Private Practice, 2017 - Present
Tufts Medical Center, Director of Psychology and Clinical Training, 2008 - 2021
Tufts Medical School, Adjunct Faculty, 2008 - 2021
Children's Charter Forensic Team, Doctoral Fellow, 2005 - 2008
Massachussetts Mental Health Center, Doctoral Fellow, 2006 - 2007
Home for the Little Wonderer, Doctoral Fellow, 2005 - 2006

Wright State School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., 2005
Boston University Center for Multicultural Training, Pre-Doctoral Internship, 2004
Wright State University , BA in Psychology, 1999
University of Dayton, AA, 1997

Licensure

Massachusetts: PSY8920

Languages

English, Russian

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$180 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $180
  • Check-in/coaching:$75 (30min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

If you are paying out of pocket, 1st session will be FREE!

If you are using insurance and you don't know the particulars of your insurance plan coverage, call them and ask the following questions:

1. Do you have a deductible (money you have to pay out of pocket first before insurance coverage begins), how much is it, when does the deductible restart every year, and how much of it, if any, have you already paid for the year?

2. What is your co-pay per session?

3. Is there a limit per year to how much therapy your policy will cover (this limit is rare but occasionally this is the case)


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.