Dr. Irina Fredericks

Compassionate evidence-informed therapy for life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Russian

About Irina

Dr. Irina Fredericks is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical and research experience who focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines practical, evidence-informed techniques to address problems such as emotional regulation, grief, addictions, and career-related stress, adapting methods to each person’s goals and circumstances. Her style blends cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance-based and client-centered ideas, bringing mindfulness and motivational strategies into sessions when they match a client's needs.

Dr. Fredericks works in English and Russian and accepts international clients, offering a range of formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set clear goals and develop coping skills that support improved day-to-day functioning and stronger self-trust. Clients seeking a therapist who uses structured approaches alongside compassionate listening will find her approach goal-oriented yet flexible.

She invites potential clients to begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability.

Combining evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Dr. Fredericks commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, phobias, and stress-related problems. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values, developing psychological flexibility, and learning to accept difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals. That process may include blending structured CBT techniques with mindfulness or motivational strategies so clients receive a personalized plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Dr. Fredericks offers scheduling flexibility and a variety of session formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work when in-person visits are not convenient, while keeping the focus on regular, goal-oriented sessions led by a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, addiction, parenting and career problems, as well as attachment and communication difficulties.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her approach is integrative and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques along with acceptance-based, client-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods tailored to each client's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of combined academic, research, and clinical experience to her work with clients.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH10586 and practices from that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and Russian and does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Russian