Igor Light, LMHC

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 transitions. He meets clients where they are and aims to create a calm, respectful space for honest conversation. Igor frames the first steps as practical and straightforward so people feel able to move forward.

He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build actions that fit those values. Attachment-based work appears in sessions when relationship patterns and early bonds are shaping current struggles.

Igor keeps things collaborative. He listens first, then suggests short exercises or experiments to try between sessions. Many sessions center on simple, concrete tools for coping with anxiety or lifting a low mood. He adapts pacing and techniques to each person rather than following a fixed script.

Over five years of practice, he has supported people dealing with abandonment concerns, body image distress, communication problems, guilt, shame, loneliness, and midlife questions. He also works with social anxiety, mood disorders, and finding life purpose. Those topics often overlap and are addressed with straightforward skills and reflective conversation.

People who prefer a down-to-earth approach find his style direct but warm. He encourages small steps, clearer goals, and practical ways to test what helps. Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits your life.

Evidence-informed approaches offered online

Igor often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into clear parts and focuses on practical steps to change thinking and action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he draws on; ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps even when emotions are difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy appears when relationship patterns are central, helping people understand how early bonds influence current interactions and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then recommend methods to try. That process is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for a regular weekly session, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging support brief check-ins and flexible communication between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or other commitments while still using the therapist's chosen approaches.