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

Dr. Irina Gelman is a clinical psychologist who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around eating and body image. She focuses on real-life problems like relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and the isolation that can come with big life changes. Her work often addresses concerns that matter to women, including self-love and food-related struggles.

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.

Dr. Gelman has worked across levels of care with adults and adolescents who have eating disorders, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. That range gives her familiarity with different stages of recovery and practical strategies for day-to-day life.

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions aim to be respectful and sensitive, avoiding stigmatizing labels while focusing on strengths and realistic goals. People can expect collaborative conversations that lead to manageable steps between appointments.

She practices in Florida as a VA Psychologist 0810006096 and a FL Psychologist PY10735, and she offers care in English. Online formats include video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

How online therapy and practical approaches work together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions around life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and disordered eating patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays practical and helpful for daily life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation and allow visual cues, while phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins, skill practice, and scheduling easier between sessions. These options make it simpler to use ACT, CBT, or mindfulness techniques consistently, even with a busy schedule.