- Anxiety and stress support
- Relief for trauma symptoms
- Skills for daily life
About Irina
Irina Voskoboynik is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience based in New York. She focuses on supporting people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Irina aims to make therapy practical and clear, so people can use skills in daily life.
She draws from several evidence-based methods to help clients understand their thoughts and behaviors. Sessions use breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and visualization to reduce panic, phobias, and insomnia. Therapy also addresses difficult feelings like guilt, shame, and abandonment.
Irina combines talk-based work with skills practice. She helps clients spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, manage strong emotions, and build coping plans for painful situations. When medical issues are relevant she coordinates with psychiatrists and other specialists as needed for a person’s ongoing care.
Her approach includes psychodynamic and interpersonal elements to look at relationship patterns and life meaning. She also uses family and cognitive-behavioral ideas when helpful to teach concrete strategies and problem solving. Spiritual themes can be included if a client wants that element explored.
People who come to Irina can expect a calm, compassionate presence and step-by-step tools. The focus is on practical relief for symptoms and clearer ways to handle life’s demands. Prospective clients in New York who read this profile should confirm current session options before booking.
Practical approaches for calmer days online
Irina uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral strategies and relaxation-based techniques to help people manage intense feelings and repetitive thoughts. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing more balanced alternatives to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Relaxation methods include progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and breathing exercises to lower panic, improve sleep, and ease physical tension.She also brings interpersonal and psychodynamic ideas into the work to help people notice patterns in relationships and past experiences that influence current reactions. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client assess problems, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods over time to find what fits best.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into a busy week, keeping appointments during travel or work breaks, and using guided relaxation from wherever they are. Online meetings can make it easier to practice breathing and visualization exercises in the moment, and they allow ongoing coordination with other providers when medical or psychiatric input is needed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and panic attacks.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions blend talk therapy with practical skills. She uses breathing, relaxation, and cognitive techniques to reduce symptoms and teach coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience practicing in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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