Igor Light, LMHC

Igor Light is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, and major life transitions, applying practical strategies to support day-to-day coping and longer-term growth.

His work also addresses issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, body image concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and finding life purpose. Igor combines evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner, meeting clients where they are and adapting interventions to each person’s unique situation.

Igor emphasizes collaboration when shaping treatment, tailoring conversations and care plans to reflect individual goals and preferences. He aims to create a supportive space for building skills, improving relationships, and discovering greater self-acceptance and resilience. Beginning therapy can feel like a bold step, and Igor recognizes and affirms the courage involved in seeking help and support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Igor Light

Igor draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. ACT combines mindfulness and values-focused action to help people accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful behavior changes - it is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and living with uncertainty. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current emotional bonds and communication, which can be helpful for relationship struggles, abandonment wounds, and trust issues. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift them, making it useful for mood disorders, social anxiety, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Igor collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible options to fit different lifestyles - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those formats make it easier to attend appointments from home, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.