- CBT informed
- Relaxation techniques
- Biopsychosocial care
About Irina
Irina Voskoboynik is an LCSW with 27 years of practice in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression, and life changes. She lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus. Her first priority is listening and helping people figure out what to try next.
She uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family, and psychodynamic ideas in sessions. That can mean practicing grounding and breathing exercises, talking about relationship patterns, or looking at how thoughts affect behavior. She also uses guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and other visualization exercises to reduce tension and panic symptoms.
When a broader view is needed she has conducted biopsychosocial assessments and coordinated care with psychiatrists and other specialists. That work looks at medical issues, social context, and treatment needs together so recommendations fit the whole person rather than only one symptom.
Irina describes including spiritual psychotherapy when it is relevant to a person’s concerns. She also supports people coping with immigration issues, isolation, chronic illness, codependency, and obsessive thoughts. Practical skills and repeated practice are a consistent part of her approach.
Sessions aim to teach concrete tools such as relaxation strategies and cognitive techniques to manage panic, phobic reactions, sleep disruption, and mood symptoms. People who prefer a therapist who combines hands-on coping skills with talk-based exploration may find this approach helpful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Irina frequently draws on cognitive-behavioral methods, which focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing behavioral steps. These techniques help with panic, phobic reactions, obsessive thoughts, and mood-related behaviors by teaching concrete skills and short practice exercises.She also uses guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation to reduce physical tension and acute anxiety. Those are taught step by step so people can use them during moments of high stress or in daily practice to improve sleep and lower arousal.
Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjust techniques over time, and combine talk-based exploration with skills practice based on the person’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a workday or reduce travel time, and that short practices or breathing exercises can be done between or during sessions. Licensed professionals can also coordinate with psychiatrists and other specialists when broader care is needed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family, and psychodynamic ideas and uses practical exercises like breathing, relaxation, and guided imagery.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience in social work practice.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.