- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Irene
Irene Kepler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Michigan and Arizona with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and LGBT concerns, and she lists family of origin issues among her focus areas. Sessions address practical problems such as sleep, eating, parenting stresses, and coping with life changes.
Her approach draws on several well-established methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are offered for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies are used to set clear, short-term goals.
Irene also incorporates motivational interviewing to support people who want to make difficult changes, such as managing addictions or career transitions. The work is collaborative - she and the client pick techniques that fit the person’s goals and daily life. Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on skills people can use between meetings.
Her background includes work with trauma and family conflict, so she is familiar with patterns that come from one’s upbringing. That experience informs how she helps people understand recurring roles, expectations, and reactions tied to family of origin experiences.
She offers services from Arizona and accepts international clients in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and practical daily challenges.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can help when emotions become overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase presence. It is useful for stress management, improving attention, and supporting coping with chronic pain or ongoing worry.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday routine. That collaboration includes checking what feels useful and adjusting techniques over time.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also allow people in other locations to work with a licensed professional without changing their daily schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and many life change issues. Family of origin problems are specifically listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based style combining approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on concrete techniques clients can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of experience working in clinical social work across Arizona and Michigan. That experience includes work with trauma, family conflict, and LGBT-related issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Arizona and holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW, with licensure noted in Michigan and Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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