Helping You Feel More Connected
Denise 33 &Rob 36 - "When we came to see Irina, we were thinking about separation. We couldn'thave a discussionwithout screaming within a few minutes. We have not had any intimate relations in over a year. This was our last ditch effort and we were pushed into this by a friend, an ex-patient of Irina Firstein. We have been working with Irina in therapy now for about 6 months and are seeing a lot of progress in our relationship. We are able to have conversations without them becoming explosive; we can discuss things between us and are hearing each other. We are also starting to reconnect sexually and are having affectionate feelings. Things look very hopeful for us."
Valery 42 - "I came to therapy with Irina, referred by my Primary Care Doctor, because I was having a lot of stress and anxiety because of a relationship with my boss which was very abusive. I got headaches and was shaking every time I had to go into his office. She introduced me to this technique EMDR. We connected my experience with my boss to an earlier traumatic incident with a teacher in Middle School and we processed that memory as well as various traumatic incidents with my boss. He does not bother me at all, I am not at all afraid of him anymore, I am able to stand up to him and he has totally backed off. All this took a couple of months of therapy. Amazing!"
Josh 35 - " I have never been in therapy before was very reluctant and skeptical. I am pleasantly surprised at how no-nonsense, straightforward, helpful and really insightful Irina's feedback to me is and how easily I can use it in my day to day life. I feel better and I have a great person to talk to about anything and everything."
Olga 27 - "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 issues who really understands what I am talking about and who is so aware of by background but also really understand our life in New York."
Greg 27 - "I consider it a privilege to speak with Dr. Firstein each week. She is like a wise, old friend who offers understanding, advice and counsel. Dr. Firstein introduced me to EMDR therapy. This technique and her careful application of it have brought clarity and calm to moments that were once fraught with tension and confusion."