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), 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