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Dr. Irina Fredericks

Dr. Irina Fredericks

LMHC

Florida

Guiding steady change with practical tools

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH10586
Experience
15 years
Languages
English, Russian
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational focus
    • Values-based work
    • Practical skills

    About Irina

    Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 15 years of clinical and research experience. She sees individuals in English and Russian and aims to help people build skills and confidence when life feels overwhelming. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

    Dr. Fredericks draws on a range of psychological approaches to meet each person's goals. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help with values and coping, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and client-centered principles also shape sessions to keep the work focused on the person's needs.

    Sessions are collaborative. She helps set clear goals and chooses techniques that match what the person wants to accomplish. Expect straightforward conversations, skill practice, and simple tools to manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addictions, anger, career challenges, parenting stress, and other life changes.

    Her background includes academic research in developmental psychology and years of practice applying evidence-informed methods. That mix informs a practical style that emphasizes small, steady steps and regular reflection on progress.

    People come to her for help with attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, self-esteem, and social anxiety among other issues. She guides people toward better daily functioning, stronger self-trust, and clearer direction for next steps.

  2. How these approaches shape online therapy

    Dr. Fredericks often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum step by step. This approach fits well when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making a change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and learning ways to act on them even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

    Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods seem most helpful, and then adjust the plan as progress is tracked. That collaborative process helps people feel more involved and confident in the work.

    The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose settings that help them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt the methods above for remote sessions, practicing skills, doing values work, and working through motivation in ways that fit day-to-day life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English, Russian

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly help with?

    She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, anger, career strain, parenting stress, and trauma-related concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and small steps toward change.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 15 years of combined academic, research, and clinical experience, including a PhD in Developmental Psychology and long-standing clinical work.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and is based in Florida.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions 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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