Therapist profile
Dr. Irina Fredericks, LMHC
Florida
Dr. Irina Fredericks - LMHC, Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH10586
- NPI1528337904
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Irina
Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of clinical, research, and academic experience. She speaks English and Russian and focuses on problems like anxiety, anger, relationships, and coping with life changes. Her background includes a PhD in Developmental Psychology and long experience working with people who want clearer emotional control and steadier relationships.
She describes her practice as evidence-informed and practical. Sessions draw on multiple approaches to suit clear goals the client sets. Short-term problem solving and longer work on patterns both happen depending on what the person wants to address.
Dr. Fredericks uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness alongside client-centered and motivational styles. In session she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, try small changes, and practice new responses to stress and anger. Progress is tracked through specific goals rather than vague promises.
The focus includes common life strains such as grief, career stress, parenting demands, and caregiver burnout. She also works with addiction-related issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Communication problems, codependency, and attachment difficulties are other areas she addresses.
People who prefer clear, goal-oriented sessions that combine practical tools with talk therapy often find this approach useful. The therapist frames the work as collaborative, asking clients to set goals and try exercises between sessions. International clients can be seen and sessions are available in English and Russian.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Dr. Fredericks commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking steps that matter despite uncomfortable feelings; it can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of what someone wants to do. CBT targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, teaching concrete skills to change reactions and reduce automatic angry responses.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of bodily cues and the early signs of escalation. These practices are short exercises that people can use between sessions to slow down and choose a response instead of reacting. Deciding which mix of methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review what helps and adjust the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports consistent follow-up and the chance to practice skills in daily routines, which many people find useful when managing anger and stress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Russian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, addictions, trauma, and career-related stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is evidence-informed and goal oriented, combining client-centered conversation with practical exercises from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of combined academic, research, and clinical experience, including work informed by a PhD in Developmental Psychology.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any location-specific rules before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.