Meet Irene.
Irene specializes in both individual, couples, and those in multi-partnered relationships. She treats highly sensitive individuals, clients with depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders, and those experiencing relationship distress. 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 polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. She also treats those 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 is kink aware, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and ethical/consensually non-monogamy affirming.
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 2018. 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, 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: 10-4