Profile / United States
Irene Juarez, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- First responder issues
About Irene
Irene Juarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of practice in Florida. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on concerns common to first responders and on coaching for career or executive development.
Irene uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to offer concrete exercises and practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is also part of her approach for traumatic memories when appropriate.
Sessions involve clear goals and practical steps. Irene helps people break problems into manageable pieces and test different responses in daily life. She offers coaching-style support for career decisions alongside therapy when that fits the client's goals.
Her style is direct and goal-focused. Clients can expect short exercises in session and homework to build new habits. Irene emphasizes skills people can use right away to reduce symptoms and improve coping.
She practices in Florida as an LCSW. Before starting, she asks about a person’s current stressors and what they want to change. The intake conversation is used to agree on goals and choose the most suitable methods, whether that involves CBT, ACT, EMDR, or a mix.
How Irene applies CBT, ACT and EMDR online
Irene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems in place. CBT sessions focus on clear skills, short exercises, and practice tasks that can be tried between meetings to see what helps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and teach ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. ACT tends to focus on commitment to action and practical experiments rather than changing every thought.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used selectively for traumatic memories; it involves structured processing of difficult memories and can be integrated with other methods when it fits the client's goals. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative decision. The therapist will discuss goals, past responses, and preferences, then agree on a plan that may combine methods and adjust over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to be on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals can still use hands-on approaches such as EMDR where appropriate, and CBT or ACT skills can be practiced between sessions to support progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting strain, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and issues common to first responders.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience and works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, using a mix of CBT, ACT, and EMDR in her practice.
Where does she practice and how is she licensed?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW with licensure in FL and TX noted as FL LCSW and TX LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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