Irina Sundukova

Compassionate counselor helping relationships and emotion regulation

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Eating
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish, Russian

About Irina

Irina Sundukova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and family challenges, eating and food-related struggles, anger management, and depressive symptoms, helping clients navigate complicated emotions and interactions.

Background and approach

Irina combines practical techniques with empathic listening to support people who are ready to make changes and pursue greater emotional balance. Her work emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside complementary approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Irina supports clients in identifying patterns, developing new coping skills, and strengthening communication within relationships.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, she accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules. Irina encourages those who feel ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life to reach out and begin the process of exploration and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Irina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often focuses on skills for managing mood, eating-related behaviors, and anger. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while guiding clients to clarify values and take committed action toward a meaningful life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) appears in her work when relational patterns and attachment needs are central, helping people deepen emotional understanding and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist works with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, life situation, and personal preferences, and adapts interventions as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what feels most useful and realistic for the client.

Online therapy with Irina is offered through a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options promote flexibility for different schedules and communication styles, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver skills training, guided exercises, and ongoing support that fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Irina works with clients on relationship and family problems, eating and food-related issues, anger, and depression, along with related topics such as communication problems, codependency, and forgiveness.

What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?

The approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to combine skills training, emotional processing, and collaborative exploration.

How much experience does this therapist have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC014724.

Which languages are available for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian, and she is able to accept international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost determined for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English, Spanish, Russian