Igor Light

Thoughtful, practical support for life’s challenges

LMHC New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Igor

Igor Light is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York who works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

He integrates practical, skills-based methods to help clients manage mood disturbances and social anxiety while also addressing deeper patterns such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and difficulties with communication and forgiveness. Igor emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation.

His approach blends structured interventions and reflective exploration, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside ACT, DBT, attachment-informed work, and client-centered principles. Over five years of clinical experience inform his use of evidence-informed techniques to build coping strategies, clarify life purpose, and support growth in self-love and resilience.

He encourages taking the initial step toward support and frames that decision as an important act of courage, meeting clients where they are and adjusting the pace to their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Igor often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try concrete behavior changes; this approach is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and social fears. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven action, a fit for clients coping with life transitions and purpose-related struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work on relational patterns, helping people understand how early connections influence current communication and intimacy issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which strategies feel most helpful and will adapt techniques to match goals, preferences, and progress over time. That partnership helps tailor a plan that balances skills practice with deeper relational or value-focused work.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, continue work between meetings, and maintain momentum while addressing stress, relationships, and emotional regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Igor commonly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also works with related areas such as attachment issues, body image, and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He combines practical, skills-based methods with reflective, client-centered dialogue, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and existential-influenced exploration as needed.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience delivering mental health support and developing individualized treatment plans for a range of concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

Igor holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 013539.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients located where his New York licensure applies.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English