- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Irene
Irene Kyprianides is an LMSW - a licensed Master of Social Work in Michigan - with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns. She also helps people managing parenting strains, career stress, ADHD, and big life changes.
She has worked in private practice and community settings since 2008. That background includes supporting people with anxiety disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, autism spectrum differences, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges. She has substantial experience with crisis intervention and addressing traumatic events.
Irene uses several practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going. She uses mindfulness skills to slow reactions and reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing helps people find what matters and build motivation for change.
When parenting or foster and adoption issues come up, she offers targeted strategies and skills learned in advanced trainings. She also works with people who struggle with impulsivity, control issues, guilt and shame, and caregiver stress. Treatment plans focus on specific, manageable steps rather than vague goals.
Her style emphasizes strengths and real-life coping tools. Sessions aim to identify what currently contributes to problems and to build clear alternatives. People who want straightforward, skills-focused work around anger, trauma, or daily stress may find her approach practical and direct.
How her approaches translate to online work
Irene commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness approaches in her work. Cognitive behavioral work involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing alternative actions. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm; it can help with stress, impulsivity, and managing strong emotions.She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify their goals and build internal motivation for change. That method focuses on conversations that uncover personal reasons for change rather than telling someone what to do. Deciding which mix of methods to use is a collaborative process and she will work with each person to find the best fit based on needs and preferences.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking so you know what options are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Many people use remote sessions to practice skills in real life between meetings and to keep momentum while managing work and family commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is skills-focused and practical, using cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address patterns and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience, including private practice and community-based settings since 2008.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW - Master of Social Work license - based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.