Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
How Irina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Russian
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Irina
Irina Sundukova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with anger, relationship strain, family tension, eating concerns, and depression. Sessions can be conducted in English, Spanish, or Russian to suit different needs.
Irina focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. She emphasizes listening first and then working together to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
The aim is to make small, practical changes that ease daily stress and conflict. Her work often combines structured exercises and open conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are among the approaches she uses to address patterns of thought and behavior.
These methods help with emotion regulation, communication, and repairing attachment wounds. Irina also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and strengthen self-understanding. That mix supports those dealing with codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
She brings 15 years of practice to guide each person at their own pace. People who choose to work with Irina typically look for practical tools and steady support. She accepts international clients and offers a variety of session formats to fit different schedules and circumstances.
What Irina works with
Everything Irina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Irina's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Irina lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches applied to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. In online sessions this helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by strong emotions to notice what matters and commit to practical actions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Over video or phone, CBT offers concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new habits for anger management, depression, and eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interaction work, phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options allow scheduling flexibility and make it easier to keep continuity of care across different locations.
Questions people ask about Irina
What kinds of problems does Irina help with?
She helps people with anger, relationship strain, family conflict, eating and food issues, and depression, plus related concerns like communication and control problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Irina combines listening with practical tools. She creates a nonjudgmental space and uses exercises and conversation to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted and can connect based on scheduling and licensing permissions.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment.