Meet Irene

I’m a relationship therapist who specializes in working with couples and partners navigating high-conflict, complex dynamics—especially when communication has broken down, emotions escalate quickly, or the future of the relationship feels uncertain.

Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns that haven’t changed despite effort or previous therapy. My role is to bring structure, clarity, and direction to those moments—helping you stabilize conflict, understand what’s actually happening between you, and move toward meaningful change.

My approach integrates Gottman Method couples therapy, DBT-informed skills for managing emotional intensity, and sex therapy to address intimacy and connection. I also offer Discernment Counseling for clients who are unsure whether to repair the relationship(s) or move toward separation.

I have experience working with both traditional and nontraditional relationships, including ethically non-monogamous (ENM), polyamorous, and open relationships. I aim to provide a space that is not only supportive, but also informed, direct, and effective—especially when the work feels challenging or high-stakes.

At the core of my work is a belief that even the most difficult relationship patterns can be understood and shifted with the right support, clarity, and tools.

I specialize in working with relationships where “standard therapy hasn’t been enough.”

In-person and remote options

Irene’s office is conveniently located in downtown SLC. She provides both in-person and Telehealth Monday through Thursday.