Therapist profile
Dr. Irina Fredericks, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - relationships and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Irina
Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical, research, and academic experience. She works in English and Russian and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, parenting, and other life challenges. She helps people who are facing emotional regulation problems, social relationship strain, grief, and addiction concerns.
Fredericks uses evidence-based methods drawn from several approaches. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear goals that the client and therapist set together. She favors interventions you can try between appointments so progress continues outside the session.
In a typical meeting she listens to what matters most right now, then suggests experiments, thought work, or behavior changes to test what helps. Techniques include mindfulness practices, skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance-oriented exercises that address values and actions. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with change or with addictive behaviors.
She also pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect everyday relationships. That can mean working on boundaries, reducing codependent behaviors, or improving how a person expresses needs and anger. Work with caregivers often centers on stress management and practical coping strategies.
Dr. Fredericks combines research knowledge from developmental psychology with practical therapy tools. New clients are asked to set focused goals and try small steps between sessions. This approach helps people build clearer routines, reduce overwhelm, and regain more confidence in daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, even when difficult feelings are present. This can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention from symptom avoidance to meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical steps and experiments. It is often used for anxiety, phobias, low mood, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review priorities, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to set goals and test short exercises between sessions so the work stays grounded in daily life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy day because meetings can be scheduled around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins are possible, and activities like mindfulness practice or homework review move naturally into ordinary routines. The emphasis is on practical tools and regular, focused sessions that fit everyday life rather than long theoretical discussions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Russian
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What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, grief, addiction, and related problems such as attachment and communication difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set clear goals and small between-session steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of combined academic, research, and clinical experience in developmental psychology and counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from Florida as noted in her profile.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the US?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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