- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma recovery
About Irene
Irene Garza is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, problems with addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also focuses on building motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
Irene keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens to current concerns and gently guides conversations toward coping steps that can be tried between meetings. Conversations often include identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and planning small experiments to test change.
Her work addresses related stresses such as abandonment, caregiver strain, and family of origin issues. She also supports people facing substance use concerns, domestic violence aftermath, sexual assault and abuse, and issues connected to prejudice or HIV and AIDS. Guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose are commonly part of the work she takes on.
Irene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on what someone can do next. Sessions look at concrete tools for managing anger, seasonal mood shifts, panic or avoidance, and habits tied to codependency or addiction. She helps people build clearer boundaries and steadier self-regard.
People who choose her often want straightforward feedback and step-by-step plans. She invites clients to name small goals and checks progress regularly. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address anxiety, addiction, and trauma. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and avoidance. This helps with social fear, panic reactions, and repetitive worry. Another approach emphasizes skills and step-by-step practice to manage strong emotions and urges tied to addiction or anger, with short exercises people can use between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. That means testing methods, adjusting plans, and keeping the process practical and goal-oriented.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises for video or phone meetings and help build practice into home and work routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger, plus related issues like caregiver stress and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on coping steps, behavioral experiments, and clear goal setting to address current problems.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in social work settings and supporting people with anxiety, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.