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Irina Abinya
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Substance Use / Addiction, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY state. I graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University, with EdM and MA degrees in Psychological Counseling. I am also a Diplomate in Logotherapy through the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (USA) and an accredited member of the International Association of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis at the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna, Austria. I get inspired by travel, nature, culture, photography, and a continuous search for meaning.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of diagnoses, including PTSD and trauma-related disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders, and addiction. I utilize trauma-focused, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic-existential, and meaning-centered approaches in my clinical practice.

What you can expect from our first session

I believe that a warm, genuine, and collaborative therapeutic relationship that is based on trust and respect facilitates psychological healing, growth, and well-being. I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients and I equip them with valuable psychoeducation, insight, as well as effective coping and self-care skills.


Irina's style is

Open-minded
Warm
Empowering

Insurance carriers Irina accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Irina

MEd (Master of Education) at Teachers College, Columbia University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English and Russian
Works with: Adults
Modalities: Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused