Irina Kucherenko, BA, CYT, CMHC Intern

Irina Kucherenko, BA, CYT, LMBT, CMHC Intern 

Accepting new clients

Individuals and Couples

Telehealth and In-person

I am a pre-licensed intern pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Walden University. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from University of Northern Iowa and have had a prior career in Human Resources. I am a Certified Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner, as well as a Certified Yoga Teacher and a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC#22767).

I am driven by the "whole person" approach which emphasizes the integration of physical, mental and emotional parts of oneself.  In my sessions I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental and accepting environment where clients can be themselves and explore thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. I like to utilize mindfulness and somatic practices, such as breathing and gentle movement exercises, to enhance the overall benefits of therapy. I am a trauma informed practitioner inspired by the Somatic, Narrative, Person-centered and Gestalt approaches to therapy. I view the therapeutic counselor-client relationship as the most important part of counseling, where we come together to explore holistic healing paths to a better way of being, relating, and experiencing everyday living. I look forward to connecting with you.

Under the supervision of Taria Bonaparte, MA, LCMHCS I accept Aetna, American Plan Administrators, BCBS (except Blue Home), NC State Health Plan, ChampVA, Cigna, MedCost, Medicaid (Amerihealth, Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, United Healthcare Community Plan, Wellcare), Medicare, and Optum/United Healthcare, UMR. 

I offer sliding scale fees for my services:

Individual Intake Session - $40

Individual Counseling Session - $30

Couples Intake Session - $60

Couples Counseling Session - $50