Dr. Irina Fredericks, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Irina

Dr. Irina Fredericks trained in developmental psychology and has built a 15-year clinical career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She practices from Florida and offers services in English and Russian.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and parenting concerns, with attention to issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and codependency. She favors practical, evidence-informed methods that clients can use right away. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill practice, and steps to reduce distress.

Background and approach

She adapts techniques to each person rather than following a single strict model. In session she guides conversations toward what is doable now. That can mean learning ways to manage strong emotions, practicing new communication habits, or setting simple routines to reduce overwhelm.

She draws from cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas when helpful. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients outline what matters most and they work together to reach it.

Regular sessions emphasize building confidence and practical tools for daily life. Dr. Fredericks balances clinical training with real-world skill building.

Her background in developmental psychology and long experience inform how she frames problems and progress. She aims to help people feel more capable while navigating life changes and relationship challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Fredericks uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy as core options. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, helps people accept difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking value-driven action.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they select methods to try and adjust them over time based on what feels most useful.

Online therapy with her can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity during life transitions. The variety of formats supports steady progress while allowing flexibility in how and when work happens.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Fredericks address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns plus related topics such as grief, addiction, trauma and self-esteem.

What is her approach during sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using goal-setting, skill practice, and clear steps tailored to each person.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 15 years of academic, research, and clinical experience to her work as a licensed counselor.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with licence FL LMHC MH10586.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she also accepts international clients.

What formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Russian

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