Background And Experience
I have been providing counseling and therapy to individuals and couples for over 30 years.
EDUCATION
- Masters Degree in Social Work, New York University, 1984
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Antioch University, 1981
TRAINING
- NYCEFT – Externship (6/24-6/27/2013), Core Skills (May 3, 2014), Beyond Core Skills Modeul 1 and 2, trainings in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Individual and Group Supervision and Trainings in various areas of EFT (20014-present)
- New York Open Center – Certificate program in EMDR
- 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.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Private Practice, New York, New York (1985-present)
- Specializing in treatment of individuals and couples.
New School For Social Research (5/1999 – 6/2002):
- Staff therapist at Student Health Services. Assessment, referral, and brief counseling with students at the University.
Consulting Health Care Systems, New York (1/1994-7/1999):
- Part-time therapist. Development of provider network, assessment, screening and referral of Russian speaking clients to therapists.
American Express, Employee Assistance Program, New York (9/1994-4/1996):
- Part-time Employee Assistant Counselor. Assessment and Referral services. Crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy with American Express employees.
Cornerstone Treatment Center, Chemical Dependency Program, New York:
- Director of In-Patient Detoxification Program (7/1988-8/1992)
- Director of Social Work (8/1992-6/1995)
Phoenix House, Inc (10/1985-5/1986):
- Admissions office. Senior admissions counselor. Intake, assessment, and evaluation of potential admissions. Crisis intervention around drug and alcohol abuse, family intervention and outreach with other treatment facilities.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Irina has been named as one of the “9 Best Therapists of 2015″ by DatingAdvice.Com.
LECTURE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Numerous Corporate speaking engagements at American Express and Lehman Brothers on Stress Management, Teamwork, Working with Difficult People.
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