EMDR, therapy, couples, DBT, CBT, women, virtual, in person therapy, depression, anxiety, mood, relationship, relationships

Meet Irene.

Irene specializes in both individual and relationship therapy. She treats highly sensitive individuals, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Irene is able to provide sex therapy for individuals and those in relationships. In relationship counseling, Irene treats many different issues, from betrayal trauma, to basic communication, to couples exploring ethical non-monogamy. She also treats couples who are questioning their relationship path. Irene encourages clients to own their struggles and be truly authentic, whatever their stage in life. She helps clients process negative patterns and change limiting beliefs, stop cycles of disconnection, heal emotional wounds, and adopt effective communication and secure attachment behaviors. Irene provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to learn tools to deal with difficult or uncomfortable emotions. She uses humor, compassion, humility, and straightforward, research-driven feedback to support clients on path towards healing. Irene can work with therapy clients in Utah or Nevada, and can provide life and relationship coaching available anywhere there’s internet.

Irene received a BA in psychology in 2010 from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis in child trauma from the University of Utah in 2015. She then worked in community mental health and transitioned to private practice in 2019. Irene is currently working on a PhD in clinical sexology from the International Institute of Clinical Sexology.

Irene enjoys Mexican food, coffee, reading, and pilates. She lives with her spouse, two children, and cat.

NPI #: 1396043857

LCSW UT: 9466365-3501

LCSW NV: 9186-C

In-person and remote options

Irene’s office is conveniently located in downtown SLC. She provides both in-person and Telehealth on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Tuesday: 10-5

Wednesday: 10-5

Thursday: 1-6

virtual therapy, EMDR, in person therapy, anxiety, relationships, couples, couple therapy, Gottman, EFT,

“Vulnerability is not about winning or losing. It’s having the courage to show up when you can’t control the outcome.”

-Brené Brown

Get started with Irene, today.