Irina Neymark

My experience in school counseling has given me a deeper understanding of the social, emotional, and academic challenges teens face. I work with adolescents navigating anxiety, friendships, self-esteem, identity, and family relationships. I focus on creating a space where teens feel comfortable being themselves, expressing what's on their minds, and making sense of their experiences, while also recognizing the important role parents and caregivers play in their lives.

Relationships can be a source of connection and support, but they can also leave us feeling hurt, misunderstood, or stuck in familiar patterns. I work with individuals and couples to explore how they communicate, respond to one another, and navigate challenges. Together, we'll become curious about the patterns that may be getting in the way of connection, while creating space for greater understanding, empathy, and new ways of relating.

Anxiety can show up in many ways, from constant worry and overthinking to feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or unsure of yourself. I work with children, teens, and adults to better understand what may be contributing to these feelings and how anxiety affects their everyday lives and relationships. Together, we'll explore patterns, develop ways to manage difficult emotions, and build greater confidence in navigating life's challenges.

I incorporate ACT to help clients develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than feeling they need to control or eliminate them. Through mindfulness, acceptance, and exploring what matters most to you, we work toward greater flexibility and finding ways to move forward, even when life feels challenging.

I work with couples to better understand the patterns that develop between them, especially when both partners feel hurt, unheard, or misunderstood. Rather than focusing on who's right or wrong, we'll explore what happens in those difficult moments and how each person contributes to the cycle. My goal is to help partners develop greater understanding, empathy, and new ways of connecting with each other.

The stories we tell ourselves about who we are are often shaped by our experiences, relationships, and the messages we've received along the way. Drawing from Narrative Therapy, I help clients explore these stories, question beliefs that may no longer serve them, and recognize strengths and possibilities that might have been overlooked. Together, we can make room for new perspectives and a different way of seeing ourselves.