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Russian-speaking therapists: our members' experience
Psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists who speak Russian and with whom people from our chats had a good experience. QARAVAN has not checked licenses or the accuracy of these reviews.
Based on the experience of people in our chats, 2023–2026.
A psychiatrist is a doctor who diagnoses and prescribes medication. A psychologist or therapist helps through talking and does not prescribe.
Everyone here charges a fee or takes insurance. Free and low-cost options are on the page "Therapy without insurance or at an affordable price".
Start here
- If you feel very bad right now, don't wait for an appointment: call 988 and say "Russian", or 911 if you are in immediate danger. More on the page "Help right now".
- Decide whom you need: a psychiatrist for medication, a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.
- When you book, ask right away whether they take your insurance, what a session costs without it, and whether there is a sliding scale.
1Psychiatrists
Inna Yuryev-Golger, MD
Paid
A psychiatrist in Brooklyn who speaks Russian and Ukrainian; her practice also has therapists. Members saw her for medication. They say the practice takes Fidelis, but check when you book. You can book online on the practice's website. Members' experience: 2023–2025.
Irina Kiblitsky, MD (Revived Soul Medical)
Paid
A psychiatrist and the director of Revived Soul Medical, who speaks Russian. She sees patients in Brooklyn (Midwood and Brighton Beach) and by video. Members had a good experience with the practice's psychiatrists. Appointments with Irina Kiblitsky herself are booked about a month ahead. Members' experience: 2024.
2Psychologists and therapists
Life in Progress Mental Health Counseling Center
Price depends on income
A counseling center in Brooklyn, in person and online, in Russian and Ukrainian. It takes Fidelis, Healthfirst, MetroPlus and other plans, and has a sliding scale. Members had online sessions with one of its therapists and were glad they did. Members' experience: 2023–2024.
Resilient Mind Psychotherapy
Paid
A private practice in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, in person and by video. Its website says it takes Fidelis Care, Aetna, Cigna, 1199SEIU and other plans. Not every therapist there speaks Russian: when you book, ask for one who does. A member was matched with one and was glad of it. Members' experience: 2025.
Irina Gubenko, LMFT
Paid
A marriage and family therapist: couples, family, relationships, trauma. She speaks Russian and Ukrainian and currently sees clients online only. No insurance: a session is $170, $250 for couples, with a sliding scale for those who qualify. The first 15-minute call is free. Members' experience: 2026.
Margarita Solomonova, LCSW
Paid
A therapist for anxiety, depression and trauma. Members say she speaks Russian and works with LGBTQ+ people. She sees clients online who live in New York State. A 60-minute session is $200. She doesn't take insurance directly but gives you a superbill to claim the cost back from your plan. She has a few sliding-scale places, and the first 15-minute call is free. Members' experience: 2023.
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