Counseling and Therapy for Russian Speaking Clients
Although I came to United States a long time ago and have lived in New York City most of my life, I am fluent in Russian and have a connection and deep ties to Russian culture and it's sensibilities.
I can provide counseling and therapy based on my understanding of the immigrant experiences, as well as any adjustments to life in a different country. I welcome Russian speaking as well as people from other countries who are experiencing adjustment difficulties or any other problems to consider me a resource to help through whatever transition they are experiencing.
I provide counseling and therapy in Russian for any personal, relationship, work related or couples issues.
Over the past 20 years, I have treated numerous people from different parts of former Soviet Union, both who have been here a short while as well as many who life in US for many years or even came here at a very young age but have come upon difficulties and wish to get counseling from a therapist who understands their background as well as realities of life here in New York.
- In The Media
- " Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Conversations" http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-intrapersonal-conversations/ Irina Firstein, GoodTherapy.org, 5/22/2010
- "How to Preserve Love and Passion in Your Marriage" http://hitchedmag.com/article.php?id=985 Irina Firstein, HitchedMag.com, 5/20/2010
- When Parents and Grown Children Become Estranged, Heartbreak Comes First, Then Sometimes Healing http:// www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/05/07/2010-05-07 Rosemary Black, New York Daily News, 5/7/2010
- 10 Fun 2-hour summer dates for Mom & Dad http://www.sheknows.com/articles/814446/10-two-hour-dates-for-busy-parent-1 Melissa Chapman, SheKnows.com, 5/5/2010
- Poll: When Women Seek Revenge on a Cheater, His Car's a Likely Target http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/04/27/2010-04-27 Rosemary Black, New York Daily News, 4/27/2010
- 5 Things to Consider Before Starting a Family http://www.hitchedmag.com/5 things-to-consider-before-starting-a -family/ Irina Firstein, Hitched Magazine, 4/20/2010
- Helping Our Clients with Difficult Conversations http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-difficult-conversations/ Irina Firstein, GoodTherapy.org, 4/12/2010
- Time off Work For A Breakup? http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/31/personal-time-off-relationship-work-break-up.htm Kiri Blakeley, Forbes.com, 3/31/10
- Help Lines - Coping with Caregiver Burnout http://www.allbusiness.com/medicine-health/diseases-disorders-cardiovascular/14163215-1.html Brian Moore, New York Post, 3/23/10
- Now, Breaking Up is Easier to Do http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100307/SMALLBIZ/303079963 Hilary Podkewitz Crain's, New York Business, 3/8/10
- Your Live-Younger Plan http://www.spryliving.com/article/38451.html Dorothy Foltz-Gray, Spry Magazine, 3/2/10
- Type a women's secret for having it all? Pill popping http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2010/02/25/2010-02-25_type_a_womens_secret_for_having_it_all_pill_popping.html Rosemary Black, NYDailyNews.com, 2/25/2010
- Surviving Pregnancy: Bed Rest without Going Crazy http://pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com/pregnancy/baby/Surviving-pregnancy-bedrest-without-going-crazy-6507.html Tracy McGinnis, Sheknows.com, 2/23/10
- It May Be Love, But Buy a Refundable Ticket http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/it-may-be-love-bu-b-6203/ Katherine Hamm, Los Angeles Times, 2/5/10
- 3 Things To Know Before Loaning Your Adult Kids Money http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/02/01/3-things-to-know-before-loanng-your-adult-kids-money/ Geoff Williams, Walletpop.com, 2/1/10
- 10 Ways to Make Time for Sex After Baby http://www.sheknows.com/articles/813418 Brie Gatchallan, She Knows.com, 2/7/2010
- When getting Pregnant Doesn't Come Naturally http://www.mommlogic.com/2010/02/when_getting_pregnant_doesnt_come_naturally_infertility.php Ronda Kaysen, Momlogic.com, 2/24/2010
- What Women Want? http://www.nivision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=2307545 Paola Ortiz, Univision.com, 3/8/2010
- Patient Testimonial
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"I was recommended to Irina by a good friend, who felt very helped by her. I came to New York at the age 7 and basically grew up here. I do, however, feel different from my "American" friends because my parents and extended family are different and I grew up with a different culture. So while I feel totally comfortable and very "American" too, I have some different issues, mostly having to do with my family. It is so helpful to have someone to talk to about these things who really understands what I am talking about and who is so aware of my background but also really understands our life here."
Olga, 27