Meet our Team
Iryna Litvinova, LMSW
Clinician, Therapist
As a Therapist in NYC my work focuses on providing trauma-informed therapy and specialized treatment approaches for individuals from all walks of life.
My Approach as a therapist combines my training in Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic therapy, offering a unique therapeutic experience in a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore how past experiences have shaped your Present day experiences. I specialize in childhood trauma, sexual abuse recovery, and attachment difficulties, among others.
Specializations: Trauma recovery and sexual abuse survivor support, Women's issues and relationship concerns, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, Immigrant experiences and cultural identity
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
Credentials: MSW, Fordham University NYC
Law Degree, Ukraine
Pronouns: she/her/hers
AREAS OF FOCUS
Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, narcissistic)
Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders
Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bi-polar
Dissociative Disorders (spectrum)
Existential Crisis, Grief & Loss
Gender Dysphoria, Gender related issues, Trans-specific Care
Life Transitions, Adjustment difficulties
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders
THERAPY APPROACHES
Attachment-oriented therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Sex positive therapist
Traditional & Non-traditional Relationships
Gender affirming care & LGBTQIA+ specific care
Psychodynamic, Humanistic & Relational Approach
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Somatic-focused therapies
Trauma-Informed Therapy
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SERVED
Young adults (18+), Adults
Aged & disabled (65+)
LGBTQIA+/GNC/NB/Alt./Trans
ENM/CNM/Open/Sex Positive
In-network with Aetna, otherwise Out of Network. Superbills can be provided for out of network reimbursements, as well as sliding scale rates on a case by case basis.
REVIEWS
“I am happy to endorse Iryna as an outstanding therapist. Her empathy, expertise, and dedication create a safe and supportive environment and provide excellent collaborative care to our shared patients.”
- Dr. Eric Yarbough
“From being a Former lawyer in Ukraine to become a therapist in NYC, Iryna does not fail to impress in her perseverance & commitment to her work. She is decent, honest, dedicated, and unlikely to stop growing. I highly recommend working with Iryna!”
- Anonymous
“From the moment that I crossed paths professionally with Iryna, it became more and more evident that I was working with a highly self-aware, bold, compassionate, and trauma-informed therapist. If you like mind-body approaches to healing from trauma, Iryna is the therapist for you!”
- Anonymous
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Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Master of Social Work, New York, NY
Zaporizhzhia National Technical University Master of Legal Studies, Zaporizhzhia UKraine
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Self-employed Health & Wellness Coach New York, NY, June 2015 - Present
Karen Horney Clinic - Psychotherapist/ Fellow
Eclectic Psychotherapy of New York - Psychotherapist
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center Social Work Intern
Episcopal Charities of New York Social Work Intern
Core Basics Physical Therapy and Wellness Corrective Exercise Specialist New York, NY - September 2017 - April 2019
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American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work
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Licensed Master Social Worker, NY
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, PPSC
Trauma-Focused CBT Web 2.0
200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Works
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
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English (fluent, advanced proficiency)
Ukrainian (fluent, advanced proficiency)
Russian (fluent, advanced proficiency)
