About Irina
Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida. She brings 15 years of clinical and research experience to sessions and works in both English and Russian.
Her approach focuses on helping people find workable ways to manage stress and painful emotions. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and life transitions. Relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and career stress are also frequent topics.
How Irina works
She also addresses attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, phobias, and social anxiety. Her style blends practical methods with a respectful, client-centered stance. Sessions often include mindfulness skills, cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and values-based strategies to move toward meaningful goals.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used to set clear, achievable steps. Dr. Fredericks aims to work collaboratively so clients leave with tools they can use outside sessions.
She emphasizes small, steady changes and practices that build confidence and self-respect. Conversations are direct but supportive, and goals are set by the person in therapy. People choose her when they want focused help for everyday struggles and lasting patterns alike.
Her bilingual offering makes it possible to discuss sensitive topics in English or Russian. The work is paced to fit each person’s needs and life demands.
Irina lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Irina works with
The areas below are the ones Irina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English, Russian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, phobias, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and goals; this approach supports self-exploration and self-trust.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s situation and adjust the plan over time based on what feels helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter connection is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, and easier scheduling during busy days. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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