Meet our Team

Iryna Litvinova, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Somatic Oriented Therapies

I'm Iryna Litvinova, LMSW, providing trauma-informed and somatic therapy in NYC. I specialize in childhood trauma, sexual abuse recovery, and attachment issues.

My Approach: Psychodynamic psychotherapy with integrated CBT and mindfulness techniques. I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore how past experiences shape current patterns.

Specializations:

Trauma recovery and sexual abuse survivor support

Women's issues and relationship concerns

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy

Immigrant experiences and cultural identity

Depression and anxiety treatment

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

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders

THERAPY APPROACHES

Attachment-based therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Gender-affirming treatment & Care Coordination

Psychodynamic, Humanistic & Relational Approach

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Sex positive therapist

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

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

EDUCATION

  • Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Master of Social Work, New York, NY

  • Zaporizhzhia National Technical University Master of Legal Studies, Zaporizhzhia UKraine

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

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

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

  • 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

ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES

English (fluent, advanced proficiency)

Ukrainian (fluent, advanced proficiency)

Russian (fluent, advanced proficiency)