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Igor Light

Igor Light

LMHC

New York

Practical, compassionate counseling in New York

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 013539
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivation-focused care
    • Values-based strategies
    • Calm practical support

    About Igor

    Igor Light is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. He emphasizes a respectful, compassionate approach and invites clients to take small steps toward change. Igor aims to make first sessions simple and straightforward for people who feel unsure about starting therapy.

    He draws on several approaches to shape conversations and plans. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change by focusing on their own reasons for wanting different outcomes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on clarifying values and taking practical steps that matter to the person. Attachment-Based ideas are used to look at patterns that come from close relationships.

    Igor adapts sessions to each person's needs instead of following a fixed script. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques when it helps someone test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are focused on what the person wants to achieve, with clear, doable steps between appointments.

    With five years of experience, Igor brings steady, practical support to everyday problems as well as deeper emotional patterns. He speaks English and provides services from New York. If you feel nervous about beginning therapy, he encourages taking the next small step and will work alongside you at a manageable pace.

  2. How Igor blends motivational work and online care

    Igor uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify why change matters to them and to build motivation from their own values. This approach is helpful when someone feels stuck, ambivalent, or unsure which steps to take next. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his practice and focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking real steps toward those values while managing difficult thoughts and feelings.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Igor will talk with you about your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit. Together you can try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what works for your life and schedule.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer being on camera for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio-only meetings for a quieter setup or lower bandwidth needs. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and usable in everyday life rather than on a single fixed method.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Igor focus on?

    He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like attachment, body image, isolation, and social anxiety.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He combines warm, client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on what you want to change and small steps you can try between meetings.

    What is his professional background?

    He has five years of professional experience working with common mood and relationship concerns. His approach is informed by several therapeutic methods to meet individual needs.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, and practices in New York.

    In which languages can sessions happen?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does he work with people outside the United States?

    He is not currently working with international clients.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps are needed to begin therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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