Dr. Irina Gelman, VA Psychologist 0810006096, FL Psychologist PY10735

Dr. Irina Gelman is a licensed clinical psychologist with nine years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and life changes. She brings a strong background in evidence-based interventions and has delivered care across multiple settings - inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization/day programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment. Her work includes focused treatment for body image and food-related concerns, support for isolation and loneliness, and approaches that bolster self-esteem and self-love.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and strengths-based, rooted in client-centered and cognitive behavioral principles. She treats people with sensitivity and respect and avoids stigmatizing labels, creating a collaborative space where goals and values guide the work. Dr. Gelman holds licensure in both Virginia and Florida - VA Psychologist 0810006096 and FL Psychologist PY10735 - reflecting her credentials as a practicing psychologist in those states.

She integrates therapies suited to each person’s needs and draws on her experience treating complex eating and mood concerns in higher levels of care when appropriate. Prospective clients can expect an empathetic, evidence-informed approach aimed at practical coping skills and meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Irina Gelman draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behavior and improve mood, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and many eating and body image concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and cultivates self-exploration and growth, supporting self-esteem and relational issues.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Gelman works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for scheduling and participation. These formats make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to remote delivery.