Dr. Irina Fredericks , LMHC

Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who brings a doctoral background in Developmental Psychology to her clinical work. She combines 15 years of academic, research, and clinical experience to deliver science-based individual, family, and couples therapy in both English and Russian. Her training includes a PhD, which denotes a research doctorate in developmental psychology, and an LMHC credential, which indicates licensure as a mental health counselor in the state of Florida.

She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions, and she also works with issues such as trauma, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and career-related stress. Her method is intentionally eclectic - she draws on evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, client-centered, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing traditions and tailors interventions to the specific goals each client brings.

In session, Dr. Fredericks emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical skill-building aimed at improving day-to-day functioning, interpersonal connections, and self-trust. Her approach is aimed at helping clients develop clearer self-understanding, more effective coping strategies, and greater confidence in navigating difficult circumstances. She frames therapy as a team effort that integrates clinical expertise with the client’s lived experience and priorities.