Dr. Irina Gelman

Compassionate CBT-informed psychologist

VA Psychologist 0810006096, FL Psychologist PY10735 Florida

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Eating
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Irina

Dr. Irina Gelman brings a cognitive-behavioral focus to her clinical work while integrating client-centered, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies.

Background and approach

She approaches concerns such as eating and food-related issues, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes with practical, evidence-informed tools that emphasize skills building and personal values. With nine years of clinical experience, Dr.

Gelman has worked across multiple levels of care treating adults and adolescents with eating disorders and related mood and anxiety concerns. Her background includes work in intensive settings as well as outpatient treatment, which informs a clear-eyed understanding of how symptoms present across different treatment stages.

She describes her style as warm and interactive, prioritizing respect, sensitivity, and a strengths-based attitude while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Licensed to practice as a VA Psychologist (0810006096) and a Florida Psychologist (PY10735), she offers therapy from Florida in English.

Dr. Gelman combines structured techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered collaboration to help people develop coping skills, improve body image and self-love, reduce isolation, and navigate life transitions.

Integrating CBT and Acceptance-Based Care Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them through behavioral experiments and skill practice, often improving symptoms like anxiety, depression, and disordered eating by teaching concrete coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action alongside acceptance of difficult internal experiences, supporting clients who are working through grief, life transitions, or struggles with self-esteem and body image. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a warm, empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that fosters self-exploration and personal growth.

Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to weigh goals, preferences, and current challenges, and may combine elements from CBT, ACT, and client-centered work to create a tailored plan that fits the individual's needs.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work between meetings, and choose the communication style that best supports engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Gelman commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem, isolation, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered, mindfulness, and acceptance-based techniques to teach practical skills and support personal values.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has nine years of experience and has treated adults and adolescents with eating disorders across inpatient, residential, day programs, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as a VA Psychologist 0810006096 and a Florida Psychologist PY10735 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGrief Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageEating and food-related issuesIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English