Igor Light

Igor Light is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He aims to make the first steps into therapy feel less overwhelming. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions.

Igor adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. He uses practical methods that focus on what a person is struggling with now. Sessions include working on thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses to create small, manageable changes.

He draws from several therapeutic approaches to guide therapy. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Igor uses these methods to help people handle feelings like shame, abandonment, or social anxiety and to work on communication problems and relationship concerns.

Over five years of practice, he has supported people through midlife shifts, questions about life purpose, struggles with body image, and coping with mood changes. He encourages clients to try different strategies and pick what fits them best. He aims to build a steady working relationship where progress is measured in real-life steps.

Igor invites anyone ready to begin to take the matching questionnaire and schedule a session. He recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

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 feeling disconnected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then practicing small, concrete changes to shift those patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and social fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Igor collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He encourages trying methods in session and adjusting based on what helps in day-to-day life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or turn off video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can still guide practical skills, behavior changes, and emotional regulation work through remote sessions, while tailoring pace and tools to each person's situation.