Irina Sundukova, LPC

Irina Sundukova is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She focuses on relationship problems, family concerns, eating and food-related issues, anger, and depression, and communicates in English, Spanish, and Russian.

She helps people untangle communication problems and manage strong emotions. That can mean talking through repeated arguments, setting boundaries after a separation, or addressing feelings of emptiness and shame. Sessions are straightforward and conversational, with attention to what the person wants to change in day-to-day life.

Her approach draws on several practical therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for managing intense emotions and improving regulation.

Irina also uses client-centered techniques and emotionally-focused ideas to improve communication and connection in close relationships. She works with people on blended family issues, codependency and commitment concerns, and on the behaviors that follow from avoidance or dependency patterns.

People often come with a mix of issues, such as guilt after a breakup or food-related struggles tied to mood. Irina prefers clear, practical steps and regular check-ins to track progress. She invites adults who are dealing with stress in their households to start by describing what troubles them most, then building small, manageable goals together.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions