About Igor
Igor Light is a New York licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. He uses clear, direct conversations to help people sort what matters most and find manageable steps forward. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He works in a way that fits the person in front of him rather than following a fixed script. Sessions focus on practical skills and short-term goals alongside deeper conversations about values and meaning.
Background and approach
That mix helps people cope with life changes, mood shifts, and social anxiety. Igor uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and commit to meaningful action.
Attachment-based ideas are used to understand patterns in relationships and to improve communication. In sessions he offers problem-solving, skill building, and guided reflection. He can address issues like abandonment worries, body image concerns, guilt and shame, loneliness, and midlife transitions.
The focus is on practical changes that fit everyday life. With five years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - he tailors treatment plans to each person. He encourages small steps and checks in on what is and isn’t working so plans can be adjusted.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make it easier to get started.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions that match those values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors in everyday situations. That approach is helpful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and social fears. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape current communication and closeness, and it can guide changes in how people relate to others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and realistic for daily life.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging can support day-to-day practice. These options give flexibility so people can keep progress going around work, family, and other obligations.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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