Background And Experience
I have been providing counseling and therapy to individuals and couples for over 20 years.
EDUCATION
- Masters Degree in Social Work, New York University
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Antioch University
TRAINING
- 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.
- New York Open Center – Certificate program in EMDR
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Cornerstone Treatment Center:
- Director of In-Patient Detoxification Program
American Express:
Director of Out-Patient Programs Staff Therapist at Employee Assistance Program In-person and telephone counseling for employees of American Express and Lehman Brothers. Presentations to employees and management on various relevant topics
New School For Social Research:
- Staff therapist for students and faculty of the New School for Social Research.
LECTURE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Numerous Corporate speaking engagements at American Express and Lehman Brothers on Stress Management, Teamwork, Working with Difficult People.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- National Association of Social Workers
- Occupational Clinical Professionals Group
- Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy
- Psychology Today
- GoodTherapy.Org
Irina has been named as one of the “9 Best Therapists of 2015″ by DatingAdvice.Com.
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Marriage Counseling
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- 5 Damaging Things You Should Never Say to Your Spouse
Individual Therapy
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