Dr. Irina Gelman, VA Psychologist 0810006096, FL Psychologist PY10735

About Irina

Dr. Irina Gelman uses evidence-based therapies to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She is a licensed psychologist in Florida and with the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs. Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each person who comes to therapy. She has nine years of clinical experience across different treatment settings.

That background includes work treating eating and food-related issues in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization/day programs, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient care.

Background and approach

Dr. Gelman brings practical skills learned from those settings to outpatient work. The core methods she draws on include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, dialectical behavior therapy or DBT, mindfulness-based techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT.

She adapts these tools to address concerns like body image, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, real skills, and a collaborative pace. People can expect concrete strategies for managing anxiety and mood, alongside space to talk through relationship and family challenges.

The tone is supportive rather than judgmental. Dr. Gelman provides services in English and practices in Florida.

Her listed credentials are VA Psychologist 0810006096 and FL Psychologist PY10735. She welcomes questions about how therapy might fit a person’s needs.

Evidence-based approaches that translate to online care

Dr. Gelman uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways people can use outside sessions. ACT focuses on identifying values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. CBT teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which puts a person’s experience at the center of each session. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and working together to set meaningful goals. Deciding which mix of methods to use is a collaborative process based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue work between sessions. The range of formats supports ongoing skill practice, check-ins, and steady progress while offering flexibility for different communication styles and days.

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 issues does she address in therapy?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, eating and food-related issues, isolation or loneliness, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. She uses client-centered methods alongside CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness techniques to teach practical skills and support personal goals.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has nine years of experience working in multiple care settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs and various levels of eating disorder treatment.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is listed as VA Psychologist 0810006096 and FL Psychologist PY10735 and practices in Florida.

In what languages are sessions provided?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work together with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Eating disorders

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Florida, Virginia
Languages: English

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