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Irina Firstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Available both in-person and online
370 Lexington Ave At 41st Street Suite 514 New York, NY 10017
I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with individual patients mostly using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy. My other approaches to Individual Therapy are Psychodynamic and Mindfulness- based therapies.My reputation is that I am straight forward without harshness and I give constructive feedback. My goal is to understand root causes of the problems that bring people to therapy. We work together to gain insight and develop strategies to make change.
My work with couples is based on EFT. In sessions, we examine each person's attachment style and the emotions that are triggered in "communication" problems. We look at conflict in terms of predictable cycles, which lead to escalation and then practice ways of interaction using the language of attachment, emotions, vulnerability and empathy.
I am a relatioship therapist, whether working with individuals or couples. My belief is that relationships are what hurts most and also what brings most happiness. I think that the root causes of all pain are related to disruptions in intimacy, seperations, abandonements and attachment isues throughout life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Irina Firstein now - (212) 953-1388

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Irina Firstein LCSW

370 Lexington Ave At 41st Street

Suite 514

New York, NY 10017 map

(212) 953-1388
My website
I see clients in the office 1 day a week, the rest of the time I work on Zoom.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$335 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (212) 953-1388
Photo of Irina Firstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Irina Firstein LCSW

370 Lexington Ave At 41st Street

Suite 514

New York, NY 10017 map

(212) 953-1388
My website
I see clients in the office 1 day a week, the rest of the time I work on Zoom.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$335 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $335
  • Couple Sessions $335

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I provide a super bill when clients request it. I am out of network for all insurance plans.
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (212) 953-1388
"
I provide a super bill when clients request it. I am out of network for all insurance plans.
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (212) 953-1388

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R031662 Irina Firstein
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended New York University, Graduated 1984
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (212) 953-1388
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (212) 953-1388

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Substance Use
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (212) 953-1388
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (212) 953-1388

Endorsement

Jane Gilman, LCSW-R
Jane Gilman, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-R
Irina is on the top of my list when looking for an individual or couples therapist with whom I can collaborate. Clients who work with her feel seen, heard, and understood. She is smart, incredibly astute, and has an ability to connect that is rare.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

I also speak

Russian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

I also speak

Russian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (212) 953-1388
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Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (212) 953-1388

Location

Primary Location

Irina Firstein LCSW

370 Lexington Ave At 41st Street

Suite 514

New York, NY 10017

(212) 953-1388
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I see clients in the office 1 day a week, the rest of the time I work on Zoom.
Photo of Irina Firstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (212) 953-1388
"
I see clients in the office 1 day a week, the rest of the time I work on Zoom.
Photo of Irina Firstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Irina Firstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (212) 953-1388