- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame
About Irene
Irene Garza is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Irene focuses on practical, straightforward conversations about what is causing distress. She helps people name what feels heavy - shame, guilt, problems from the past, or patterns that keep repeating. She listens to what matters most and helps clients break concerns into workable steps.
Her past work includes supporting people with substance use and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver strain, and the fallout from prejudice and discrimination. Topics such as abandonment, codependency, and HIV/AIDS are part of her experience.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients recognize patterns and build new coping skills. The work often focuses on changing small daily habits, practicing clearer communication, and developing healthier emotional responses. Irene describes the work as a collaborative process where clients set goals and try different tools.
People come to her wanting relief from overwhelming guilt or shame, to rebuild self-love, or to manage seasonal mood changes and post-traumatic stress symptoms. To begin, clients follow the standard sign-up steps to match and schedule a first appointment. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are part of Irene's work. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. This helps people who struggle with anxiety, guilt, shame, and addictive behaviors by teaching practical coping skills and new ways of responding to triggers.Another frequently used approach emphasizes skills practice and small behavior changes. Sessions often include role play, setting short-term goals, and homework tasks to build confidence and reduce avoidance after trauma or stressful events. These techniques aim to make everyday life more manageable rather than promising a particular outcome.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Irene will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. The first few sessions typically involve figuring out which techniques fit best and setting clear, realistic steps forward.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to focus on skill practice, planning, or processing difficult memories depending on what the client needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger, plus related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Irene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients identify the source of those feelings and practice concrete skills to reduce their hold on daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.