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

Dr. Irina Gelman is a licensed clinical psychologist, credentialed as a Virginia psychologist (VA Psychologist 0810006096) and a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY10735). She has extensive experience supporting people who face eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and challenges related to life transitions and grief.

Her work spans treatment of adults and adolescents across multiple levels of care, including inpatient and residential settings, partial hospitalization and day programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient services. She uses evidence-based interventions tailored to each individual's needs and stage of recovery.

Dr. Gelman’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Her clinical stance blends client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral methods and a strengths-based orientation, allowing clients to build practical skills while remaining seen and supported.

Dr. Gelman also focuses on body image, food-related concerns, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and women’s issues, aiming to help clients regain balance and resilience through collaborative, structured care.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Gelman draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches along with mindfulness techniques to support people through a range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support, helping people explore values, goals, and personal strengths. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, body image issues, and difficult emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Gelman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals and to integrate therapy into daily life without sacrificing the structure and support that evidence-based work provides.