Profile / United States
Irina Sundukova, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC - Relationships and Eating concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Client-centered work
- Speaks English Spanish Russian
About Irina
Irina Sundukova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, family problems, eating and food-related concerns, anger, and depression. She communicates in English, Spanish, and Russian and accepts international clients.
Irina uses straightforward, talk-and-skill sessions to help people sort out what is getting in the way of better daily functioning. She often helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and small behavior shifts they can try between meetings. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with space to talk through immediate problems and plan next steps.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods, along with techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work. That mix supports both short-term problem solving and work on deeper relationship patterns. Irina explains tools clearly and practices them together with each person.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond core specialties, including attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, blended family issues, commitment and control challenges, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. She also addresses personality-related patterns like avoidant, dependent, and antisocial traits as they affect relationships and daily life.
People who want concrete steps and a structured way to try new responses may find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details so they fit with everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test out new behaviors. It uses clear exercises and brief experiments to change patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, or eating concerns. ACT focuses on values and taking meaningful action despite difficult feelings, which can help with relationship choices and persistent shame. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and move at a comfortable pace.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try specific techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaboration makes it easier to pick concrete steps that fit daily routines and relationship needs.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. When you check, ask how sessions are scheduled and how they fit into your day. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways depending on the format provided, and the therapist will explain practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on relationship issues, family problems, eating and food-related concerns, anger, and depression, plus a range of related topics such as communication problems and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using talk sessions and skill practice to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details when you inquire.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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