Iryna Khmelevska
Culver City
Summary
As an integrative psychotherapist and meditation facilitator, I blend evidence-based modalities, including CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness, with a warm, intuitive, person-centered approach. Drawing on my background in expressive arts, I integrate creative techniques to deepen the therapeutic process. I am actively expanding my expertise in somatic practices, IFS, TF-CBT, and am planning on getting EMDR certified to better support trauma survivors. My work centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients feel a sense of belonging, develop self-compassion, and strengthen their self-agency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Therapist
Purposes Recovery
Los Angeles
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address clients' substance use patterns and mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
- Designed and facilitated group therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team and healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies or critical situations.
- Delivered proper and timely documentation, including utilization reviews, assessment notes, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Heart Theory Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Secured and managed client base through Psychology Today marketing, ensuring seamless integration into practice.
- Assisted insurance verification processes, ensuring timely and accurate client coverage.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, providing effective and ethical care.
- Frequently worked with dual diagnoses, personality and mood disorders, outpatient level addiction treatment among other concerns.
Surf Therapy Grief Counselor Intern
Hydro Theory Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated grief processing for teens and adults through surf-based interventions, combining therapeutic activities with physical movement to promote emotional processing, regulation, resilience, and peer connection.
- Assisted in developing group curriculum, guided discussions, metaphoric reflections and provided individual support to foster healthy coping strategies in participants.
School Therapist Intern
Outreach Concern
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided individual, family, group counseling and workshops to K-8 students, addressing social, emotional, relational and behavioral challenges to support their well-being and academic success.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and staff to develop treatment plans, promote positive coping strategies, implement behavioral systems, and foster a safe, inclusive therapeutic environment.
- Conducted assessments, crisis interventions, art and play therapy and referrals to ensure comprehensive student support.
- Frequently worked with the following concerns: depression, anxieties, ADHD, ASD, traumas, SIs, and self-harm.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Alliant International University
05.2022
High-school diploma -
The Academy of Children's Creativity
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Marketing expertise
- Tailored treatment planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Crisis intervention
- Individual, couples, and family therapy
- Group therapy
- IFS-trained
- Substance abuse counseling
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Gestalt therapy
Life Philosophy
Connection is why we're here. It's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.
Clinical Orientation
Integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness, enriched by a background in expressive arts.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
References
Dr. Anna Selena Cho
Clinical and Operations Director of Heart Theory Inc.
Phone: 310-880-3825
Email: dranna@hearttheory.com
Ekaterini Constanstine
Clinical Director at Purposes Recovery
Phone: 310-496-4521
Email: kat@purposesrecovery.com
Dr. Ashley Diaz
Assistant Professor
Interium Online Program Director at Alliant International University
Phone: 915-503-4198
Email: ashley.diaz@alliant.edu
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Purposes Recovery
03.2025 - Current
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Heart Theory Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Surf Therapy Grief Counselor Intern
Hydro Theory Inc.
06.2024 - Current
School Therapist Intern
Outreach Concern
11.2023 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Alliant International University
High-school diploma -
The Academy of Children's Creativity