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Irene Kepler, LMSW, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW in Arizona - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Irene
Irene Kepler is an Arizona-licensed clinical social worker (LMSW, LCSW) with 22 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of relational and identity concerns including LGBT issues. She also helps with addiction, grief, intimacy questions, sleep and eating problems, and career or parenting stress.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work when clients want short-term change or clearer goals.
In sessions she helps people break problems into small, manageable steps. That can mean identifying thought patterns, trying behavioral experiments, or practicing emotion regulation skills. She explains techniques in plain language and focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with trauma, family conflict, and LGBTQ2IA+ related concerns. Over two decades she has worked across a range of difficulties such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and gender dysphoria. She also addresses kink and alternative sexual cultures with clear, nonjudgmental conversation.
Irene accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the site matching process.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness are used in online work
Irene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify thoughts that keep problems going and to test new, more helpful responses in everyday life. CBT sessions often include short experiments and skill practice that can be done between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT-style work teaches concrete strategies for handling strong feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity through simple attention exercises.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals and current difficulties and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan fits the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills in real life and keep therapy connected to daily routines.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. She also addresses relationship issues, grief, addictions, and sleep or eating difficulties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions include practical exercises and behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 22 years of clinical practice and a long background working with trauma, family conflict, and LGBTQ2IA+ issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Arizona. Sessions are offered from her Arizona practice.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is open to international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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