Elena Rybko, Psychotherapist, Westlake Village

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✨Psychotherapist, coach, and founder of Thriving Mind Studios (aka Gym for your Mind)
✨My passion is to show you the true potential you can reach no matter where you came from✨You can design the life you want to live! ✨ Some of the issues Elena is passionate helping with are: relationship issues, marriage counseling,
anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma/abuse issues, life challenges/transitions,
eating disorders, disordered eating, parenting issues, immigration adjustment, OCD,
women's issues, and many others.

01/29/2026

This is one of my mindful activities 🧶
And it’s doing more than just calming my mind.

When I knit, I’m fully present —
hands moving, attention focused, body engaged.
Because I’m using both hands, I’m also supporting communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, which helps the nervous system process and release stress.

But here’s the part most people miss 👇
Mindfulness isn’t something extra you have to add to your life.

In simple terms, mindfulness is:
• doing one thing at a time
• knowing that you’re doing it
• without judging yourself while you do it

That’s it.

You probably already have mindful activities in your day:
walking, cooking, folding laundry, showering, gardening, crafting…

We just don’t label them as mindfulness.

So next time, try this:
✨ add a little intention
✨ stay with one activity
✨ notice your body and your breath
✨ gently remove judgment

When you train mindfulness,
you’re training control over where your mind goes.

And that skill changes everything.

If you’d like a guided practice to deepen this:
👇 Comment MEDITATION and I’ll send you a free mindfulness meditation.

Save this as a reminder that peace can be practiced
right inside your everyday life 🤍






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01/27/2026

When you give 100% of your attention to the present moment,
there’s nothing left for anxiety.

Anxiety feeds on future worries and past replay.
The present moment is where your power lives.

And here’s the part most people get wrong 👇
If your mind keeps wandering, that doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Every time you notice your thoughts drifting
and gently bring your attention back —
to your breath, your body, or something positive —
you are training a mental muscle.

That’s how control is built.

Mindfulness isn’t about having a quiet mind.
It’s about learning where your mind goes
and choosing where to bring it back.

So don’t get discouraged.
Coming back again and again
is the practice.

Over time, it gets easier.
Your nervous system feels safer.
Your thoughts have less power over you.

Try this today:
✨ Pause
✨ Bring your attention fully to one thing
✨ When the mind wanders, come back — kindly

If you’d like a guided practice to support this:
👇 Comment MEDITATION and I’ll send you a free mindfulness meditation.

Save this for when anxiety shows up.
Share it with someone who needs reassurance today.






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01/13/2026

You don’t manifest what you want.
You manifest what your nervous system feels safe enough to receive.

This workshop shows you how to change that.
✨ Science-based. Practical. Transformational.

📅 Jan 17 | 10:30 AM
👉 Reserve your spot
www.thrivingmindstudios.com








01/09/2026

Ever wondered why your biggest dreams and goals keep crashing and burning—no matter how hard you try? 😔

It’s NOT lack of discipline or motivation.
It’s your NERVOUS SYSTEM silently sabotaging you… because it’s wired to keep you “safe” in the familiar.

But here’s the truth: When you learn to regulate your nervous system, gently coax it forward, and rebuild your mindset + identity from the inside out… your higher self finally gets to take the wheel. 🚀✨

No more self-sabotage.
No more surviving.
Just steady, aligned progress toward the life you’re meant for.

Ready to stop fighting yourself and start thriving?
🔥 Join my exclusive IN-PERSON WORKSHOP where we’ll craft goals your nervous system can actually support (and celebrate!). Limited spots—DM “WORKSHOP” right now to claim yours before they’re gone!
🌙 Or step into continuous transformation with THRIVE CIRCLE—my online membership for weekly nervous system tools, mindset upgrades, and soul-aligned community to bridge the gap to your higher self. Doors are open—link in bio to join today!

Your next level is waiting. Which one are you saying YES to? 👇

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12/23/2025

You don’t need a new life.
You need new mental responses.

Most people don’t struggle because they’re broken.
They struggle because their mind is running on old survival programs.

Here are the mindset shifts I teach my clients ⬇️
(not affirmations… reframes that actually calm your nervous system):

• Stress ≠ danger. It’s information.
• You’re not “behind.” You’re dysregulated.
• You don’t need more willpower—you need better tools.
• Peace isn’t something you earn. It’s something you practice.

When you shift the way you respond to life,
your whole life starts responding differently.

This is exactly what we train inside Thriving Mind Studios—
like a gym for your mind 🧠✨

If this hit:
➡️ Save this for the next time you spiral
➡️ Share it with someone who’s stuck in overdrive
➡️ Comment “MEDITATION” and I’ll send you a free meditation

And if you’re ready to go deeper:
👉 Join Thrive Circle (my online membership)
Weekly nervous-system resets. Real mindset training. Real change.
Link in bio 💫






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12/20/2025

🥺Your brain on social media
looks a lot like your brain in anxiety mode.

Fast. Fragmented. Reactive.
Always looking for the next hit… the next problem… the next thing.

And then we wonder why we feel:
• overstimulated
• unfocused
• restless
• emotionally exhausted

This isn’t a willpower problem.
It’s a nervous system problem.

Mindfulness is the antidote—not by quitting social media,
but by changing how you use it.

Try this today:
✨ Pause before you scroll
✨ Notice what your body feels like
✨ Set an intention: “Am I here to learn… or to numb?”
✨ Create more than you consume—even one sentence, one thought

When your mind has direction, anxiety loses fuel.

If this resonated and you want to train your mind (not fight it):
👇 Comment MEDITATION and I’ll send you a free mindfulness meditation you can use anytime you feel overstimulated.

Save this for later.
Share it with someone who’s always “on” but never at peace.

This is the kind of work we do inside Thriving Mind Studios—
mental fitness for the world we actually live in 🧠✨





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12/08/2025

If your mind has been running on overwhelm lately… this workshop will change everything.

Most people are fighting stress and anxiety the old way — by trying to “push through,” distract themselves, or wait for life to calm down.
But the modern mind doesn’t work that way anymore.

Your nervous system is overloaded.
Your attention is scattered.
Your body is tired of living on autopilot.

And that’s exactly why this Saturday’s workshop exists.

✨ You’ll learn easy, effective mind–body techniques (backed by years of clinical experience) that calm your nervous system FAST.
✨ You’ll feel your mind slow down, your body finally release, and your clarity return.
✨ You’ll walk out with tools you can use anywhere — at work, at home, during stressful seasons, and in everyday life.
✨ And you’ll start experiencing the kind of peace that makes your whole life feel different.

This isn’t another lecture.
This is the modern way to reset your mind, take back your attention, and break out of survival mode.

If you want to finally feel in control again…
You need this workshop.

🔥 SIGN UP FOR THIS SATURDAY — spots are limited, and this is your moment to reset your nervous system before the holidays (link in bio)

Not local or can’t attend?
🔥 Comment “MEDITATION” and I’ll send you a free guided practice to help you calm your stress instantly.

Or…
🔥 Join the waitlist so you don’t miss the next workshop — your nervous system will thank you.

Your transformation starts the moment you decide you’re done feeling overwhelmed.
Let’s get you back to yourself.

12/05/2025

The fastest way to ruin your holiday?
Let the shoulds run your nervous system.

I should host.
I should buy more.
I should make everyone happy.
I should feel joyful even when I’m exhausted.

Every “should” pulls your attention out of the present moment and into pressure…
And research shows that when your mind fixates on expectations, your stress response spikes — even if nothing stressful is actually happening.

This is why so many people feel overwhelmed before the holidays even begin.

But here’s the truth no one teaches us growing up:

Stress isn’t created by the holidays.
It’s created by the gap between who you think you “should” be…
and what you actually need.

If you want a different kind of holiday this year, start here:

✨ Notice every “should” as it shows up.
Just naming it reduces its power.

✨ Ask yourself: “What do I want to feel this season?”
Your body already knows the answer.

✨ Give yourself permission to design your own holiday.
Your pace. Your needs. Your version of joy.

✨ Set one daily intention that aligns with the feeling you want.
Peace. Softness. Connection. Presence.
Training your attention trains your nervous system — and everything starts to shift.

The moment you stop outsourcing your holiday to expectations…
You start creating it from regulation, clarity, and choice.

If you want real tools to help you stay grounded and stress-free this season:

✨ Join my next in-person workshop — and learn the mind-body techniques that make peace feel possible again.
✨ Not local? Prefer online support? Join Thrive Circle for weekly nervous system resets.
✨ Comment MEDITATION and I’ll send you a free guided meditation to help you regulate holiday stress instantly.

This year, make your holiday yours.
Your nervous system will thank you.

12/04/2025

You might have forgotten this…
but you were never meant to live in constant stress.

Your system wasn’t designed to be overwhelmed, on edge, or silently carrying more than anyone knows.
That’s not “just how life is.”
That’s your nervous system asking for help.

And here’s the truth most people don’t realize:
Peace isn’t luck.
It’s a skill.
And when you learn it, everything changes.

Your relationships soften.
Your reactions become calmer.
Your body stops bracing for impact.
You actually enjoy your own life again.

You deserve that.
It’s your birthright.
And it’s available to you — even if you’ve been stuck for years.

In my private practice and Inside Thriving Mind Studios, this is exactly what I teach:
✨ how to regulate your nervous system
✨ how to shift out of stress and into clarity
✨ how to build a mindset that supports the life you want
✨ how to reconnect with your heart and your higher self

Transformation doesn’t start when your life gets easier.
It starts when YOU learn how to hold yourself differently.

If you’re ready to feel more calm, more grounded, and more alive…
you’re invited to go deeper with us:

🌼 Thrive Circle (online membership)
Weekly mind–body sessions to help you build real emotional skills — gently, consistently, and with community.

🌿 Nervous System Reset Workshop – Dec 13
A powerful way to release stress and return to yourself before the new year begins.

Your future self is already thanking you.
✨ You deserve a life that feels good. ✨




12/02/2025

Recently I realized something we all forget during the holidays:

Your holidays aren’t automatically stressful.
They become stressful when your attention is pulled in a thousand directions.

Research actually backs this up — when your focus is scattered or anticipates pressure, your nervous system shifts into stress mode.
But when your attention is intentional, present, grounded…
Stress drops.
Presence increases.
And everything feels lighter.

So here’s your reminder:
You get to choose the energy of your season.
You can create chaos, or you can create calm — depending on what you focus on.

If you want tools to stay grounded, centered, regulated, and peaceful through the holidays:

✨ Join my next in-person workshop — it’s your mind–body reset.
✨ Prefer online? Join Thrive Circle for weekly nervous-system support.
✨ Or comment MEDITATION and I’ll send you a free guided meditation to help you regulate your stress instantly.

Your peace is trainable.
Your holidays can feel completely different this year.
Let’s make them blissful.

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11/22/2025

Most people don’t realize this…
You can want a better life with your whole heart —
but if your nervous system is stuck in anxiety mode,
your body won’t let you move forward.

Anxiety doesn’t just make you stressed.
It shuts down motivation.
Blocks creativity.
And keeps your dreams on pause.

The good news?
You can retrain your mind and body to feel safe, steady, and in control again.
And it’s easier than you think.

That’s why I created a short, calming meditation you can use anytime your stress takes over — it helps your brain shift out of survival mode and back into clarity.

✨ Comment the word “meditation” and I’ll send it to you for free.
It’s the first step to regulating your nervous system and getting your life back in flow. 💛

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11/20/2025

Every time you say “I’m so busy,” your nervous system hears something different:
“I’m unsafe.”
And instantly… your body flips into stress mode.
Tight chest. Racing thoughts. Shallow breath. The spiral begins.

But here’s the truth 👇
You don’t need to do less to feel calm.
You just need to stop telling your body that life is an emergency.

Try this reframe instead:
✨ “Even though I have a lot to do, I’m choosing to move through it with ease and flow.”

Feel that shift?
That’s your nervous system relaxing.
That’s your body remembering safety.
That’s you taking back your power.

Because when you regulate first, everything else becomes easier.

💛 Ready to feel more grounded?
Find out your preferred way to start in my bio.
















Address

5655 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste 726
Westlake Village, CA
91362

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thrivingmindstudios.com/, https://linktr.ee/thrivingmindstudios?fbclid=PAZX

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