- Guilt and shame
- CBT and ACT
- Attachment work
About Igor
Igor Light is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, midlife concerns, mood disorders, self-love, and social anxiety.
Igor uses a mix of practical, conversation-based methods. He leans on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters to them and take steps that fit their values.
Sessions are client-centered in tone, which means the conversation is guided by what the person brings in. Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship patterns and feelings tied to early connections. Dialectical behavior elements can be used to build skills for managing intense emotions when needed.
In a session, Igor aims to listen and respond with sensitivity. He works with each person to shape the conversation and practical steps that follow. That might include short behavioral experiments, thinking exercises, or skills practice between meetings.
He asks people to pick goals they care about and to track small changes over time. The focus is on clear, understandable steps rather than jargon. If you are carrying guilt or shame and wondering what to do next, he helps you talk through it and consider next steps.
How Igor uses ACT, CBT and attachment ideas online
Igor draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to identify the values that guide small actions. This approach can be useful for people who carry ongoing guilt or shame and want to act in ways that reflect what matters to them.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT often includes clear exercises and short homework tasks that help test beliefs about blame, responsibility, or self-worth.
Attachment-based ideas shape work on relationship patterns and how early connections influence current shame and trust. That can help people recognize repeated reactions and try new ways of relating.
Figuring out which approaches to use is part of the work. Igor will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust as progress is made.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life rather than being an extra burden.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he help with?
He works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, past actions, identity, family, faith, and everyday choices.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based techniques to clarify thoughts and values and to try small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as an LMHC practicing in New York.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.