Dr. Irina Fredericks, LMHC
Practical, research-informed counseling for parents and adults
Book with Irina- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Irina
Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She draws on 15 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns.
She offers sessions in English and Russian to meet different communication needs. She works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that feel doable.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs, and she explains tools in plain language so parents can try them between sessions.
Background and approach
Her background includes a PhD in Developmental Psychology and more than a decade of clinical work. That experience shapes how she thinks about patterns in relationships, attachment, and caregiver stress. She brings both research-informed ideas and real-world strategies to conversations about parenting and life transitions.
Many people come for help with emotional regulation, grief, addiction struggles, and career stress. She also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, codependency, and social anxiety. Sessions aim to increase self-respect, improve communication, and build practical coping skills.
Therapy is collaborative and action-focused. Clients set the goals and the pace. Over time she helps people notice small changes, practice new habits, and build confidence in managing everyday challenges.
What Irina works with
Everything Irina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Irina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Irina lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and phobias. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting the client's own goals, helping people build self-trust and clarity about parenting or relationship choices.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Collaboration means checking in regularly and changing course when something isn't working.
Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills live. Phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging options support quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or follow-up between sessions. These formats add flexibility for busy caregivers and people living in different time zones.
Questions people ask about Irina
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, anger, career stress, and related concerns like attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques so people leave sessions with clear steps to try.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of academic, research, and clinical experience, including a PhD in Developmental Psychology, which informs her focus on relationships and development.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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