Therapeutic approaches and online care

Irene often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors because it breaks problems into clear steps and practices.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills are helpful for strong emotions, anger, relationship conflicts, and coping during big life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Irene will discuss what feels most helpful for a person’s goals and try different techniques to see what fits. That collaborative process means plans are adjusted as needs and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options allow scheduling around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.