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Dr. Igor Belokon

Dr. Igor Belokon

FL Psychologist PY7256

Therapist · Florida · 23+ years of experience

Practical, collaborative psychology for anger and stress

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About Igor

Dr. Igor Belokon is a Florida psychologist with more than 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions and mood concerns. He speaks English and Russian and works with individuals facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

He takes a down-to-earth, collaborative approach. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens first, then helps people test practical changes they can use between meetings. He frames effort as strength and encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

His work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to name patterns of thought and behavior, and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Psychodynamic ideas are used when looking at long-standing life patterns that affect current choices.

Across his practice he brings experience as a psychologist, neuropsychologist and life coach. That mix supports both short-term coaching-style work and deeper psychological exploration when needed. He has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and different stages of life.

People who meet with him can expect clear, practical steps to try between sessions. He supports clients in building coping skills for anger and stress, reducing substance-related harms, and improving mood and daily functioning. He invites a steady, respectful process toward goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionMood disordersTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Russian

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood, which can make online sessions feel personal and focused.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and tests new ways of responding. This approach works well for anxiety, anger, sleep and many mood concerns because it produces concrete skills to try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing uses respectful questions to draw out a client's own reasons for change. It can be helpful for addictions, substance use concerns and when someone is weighing a big life change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when that suits a client, and options that avoid commuting time. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
FL Psychologist PY7256
Languages
English, Russian
License (Florida)
Psychologist · No. PY7256
NPI
1275127813

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, grief and related issues such as sleep, eating, parenting and career changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is compassionate, encouraging and collaborative, with conversational sessions and practical steps to try between meetings.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 23 years of experience working as a psychologist, neuropsychologist and life coach with diverse clients and concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Florida Psychologist licensed as FL Psychologist PY7256 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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