- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- CBT and ACT methods
About Igor
Igor Light is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Igor also addresses life purpose, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and isolation.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions involve checking what is most urgent, naming patterns that cause distress, and trying small experiments to test new ways of relating or coping. He draws on cognitive-behavioral skills to change unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and next steps.
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect present behavior. That helps when communication breaks down or when fear of abandonment shapes decisions. Dialectical behavior therapy provides concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance.
Igor aims to keep sessions readable and action-oriented. He helps people notice what matters most and find manageable adjustments to daily routines and relationships. Conversations are practical and paced to fit a person’s life.
He uses a client-centered stance, meaning the conversation follows the person's concerns while mixing in skills and experiments. If someone is unsure where to start, he begins with what feels most pressing and builds from there.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Igor uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and to try small actions aligned with those values. ACT combines noticing difficult thoughts with practical steps toward a chosen direction. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to examine how past relationship patterns affect current interactions and trust. That approach helps when communication problems or fears of abandonment influence choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Igor treats the choice of methods as collaborative, adjusting the mix of skills and reflection to match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in and adapt over time rather than fix the method at the first session.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. Discuss with him how to structure sessions so they fit your day, whether you need shorter check-ins, focused skills practice, or standard-length conversations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Igor works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. He also addresses life purpose, attachment issues, body image, and loneliness.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck, then introduces small experiments and practical skills. The work mixes values-focused reflection with cognitive and behavioral tools.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience working in therapy settings. His practice has focused on mood, relationships, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in New York. Sessions are conducted with that regional licensure in mind.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.