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Irina Voskoboynik

Irina Voskoboynik, LCSW

New York

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LCSW in New York - Stress and Anxiety

  • CBT techniques
  • Relaxation training
  • Interpersonal work

About Irina

Irina Voskoboynik is a New York LCSW with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and life purpose questions.

She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques in her work, including cognitive-behavioral methods and interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches. Sessions often involve practical skill-building such as breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization exercises to manage panic, insomnia, and intense anxiety. She coordinates care with psychiatrists and other specialists when a broader treatment plan is needed.

Irina also incorporates family and interpersonal perspectives when helpful, and she has worked with immigration-related stress and multicultural concerns. Her practice lists spiritual psychotherapy and guided imagery among the tools she may use to address phobias, panic attacks, and anger management. These tools are offered alongside talk therapy and assessment of medical and social factors that affect mental health.

People meet with her to replace destructive thinking patterns with more balanced alternatives, and to learn concrete coping techniques for day-to-day symptoms. Sessions focus on clear strategies and understandable explanations rather than jargon. She practices in New York and conducts work in English.

For those considering work on life purpose or midlife transitions, Irina brings long experience and a pragmatic approach. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site's steps to begin.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Irina uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. That often includes practical exercises and homework to practice new responses to anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts.

She also draws on interpersonal and psychodynamic perspectives to look at relationship patterns and past experiences that influence current behavior. These approaches help when attachment, abandonment, or repeated relationship problems are part of the difficulty.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Irina will work with each person to try techniques, review what helps, and adjust methods to match goals and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed path.

The biography does not specify the exact online session formats she currently offers, so please confirm the session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Phone sessions can be useful when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferred. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these practical formats to help therapy fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, chronic illness, and isolation.

How would she approach someone who feels stuck in life?

She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills such as breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, alongside talk therapy, to help clarify options and manage symptoms while exploring next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 27 years of clinical experience working in psychotherapy settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a New York LCSW and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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