Irina Voskoboynik, LCSW

Irina Voskoboynik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of practice in New York. She brings long experience working one-on-one with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her approach aims to be practical and compassionate so people feel heard and understood from the first visit.

She combines several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. That can include cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, interpersonal ideas to improve relationships, and psychodynamic perspectives to look at patterns from the past. She also uses relaxation practices like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation for anxiety and panic symptoms.

Irina pays attention to medical and social details that affect mental health. When a biopsychosocial assessment is needed, she coordinates care with psychiatrists and other specialists so treatment fits a person’s whole situation. This can be helpful for people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability who need integrated support.

She also works with concerns tied to immigration, isolation, self-esteem, and attachment wounds such as abandonment or codependency. Practical tools are paired with supportive listening to help people regain day-to-day functioning and reduce upsetting symptoms.

Her practice includes spiritual psychotherapy and guided imagery techniques for relaxation and sleep. Sessions focus on teaching concrete skills that can be used between meetings, alongside conversation about meaning, forgiveness, or life purpose when that is important to the person.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Irina uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behavior, relationships, and body-based calming. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, OCD, and mood concerns. Relaxation and guided imagery teach breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization strategies to reduce panic, improve sleep, and lower physical tension.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals and daily life. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, handle follow-up check-ins, and practice relaxation exercises between meetings. It also lets people continue care when medical issues or mobility challenges make travel harder. Ask about current session options to see which arrangement fits best.