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Background And Experience

I have been providing counseling and therapy to individuals and couples for over 30 years.

EDUCATION

  • Masters Degree in Social Work, New York University, 1984
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Antioch University, 1981

TRAINING

  • NYCEFT – Externship (6/24-6/27/2013), Core Skills (May 3, 2014), Beyond Core Skills Modeul 1 and 2, trainings in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Individual and Group Supervision and Trainings in various areas of EFT (20014-present)
  • New York Open Center – Certificate program in EMDR
  • Karen Horney Clinic – 2 year Program in Dynamic Psychotherapy
  • Washington Square Institute – Certificate in Group Psychotherapy
  • New York Hospital, Payne Whitney Clinic – Internship and Training on Depression Research Unit.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Private Practice, New York, New York (1985-present)

  • Specializing in treatment of individuals and couples.

New School For Social Research (5/1999 – 6/2002):

  • Staff therapist at Student Health Services. Assessment, referral, and brief counseling with students at the University.

Consulting Health Care Systems, New York (1/1994-7/1999):

  • Part-time therapist. Development of provider network, assessment, screening and referral of Russian speaking clients to therapists.

American Express, Employee Assistance Program, New York (9/1994-4/1996):

  • Part-time Employee Assistant Counselor. Assessment and Referral services. Crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy with American Express employees.

Cornerstone Treatment Center, Chemical Dependency Program, New York:

  • Director of In-Patient Detoxification Program (7/1988-8/1992)
  • Director of Social Work (8/1992-6/1995)

Phoenix House, Inc (10/1985-5/1986):

  • Admissions office. Senior admissions counselor. Intake, assessment, and evaluation of potential admissions. Crisis intervention around drug and alcohol abuse, family intervention and outreach with other treatment facilities.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Irina has been named as one of the “9 Best Therapists of 2015″ by DatingAdvice.Com.

LECTURE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Numerous Corporate speaking engagements at American Express and Lehman Brothers on Stress Management, Teamwork, Working with Difficult People.

Sessions available in person, by phone or on Skype.

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