- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Parenting support
About Irene
Irene Ledee-Farley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and anger. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, addiction challenges, and career stress.
Irene uses straightforward conversation and practical steps during sessions. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, then helps people try different ways of responding. This can mean learning how to calm strong feelings, set clearer boundaries, or rebuild trust after hurt.
Her work also covers attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication problems, and complex topics such as gender dysphoria, BDSM and kink related concerns, and dissociation. Irene supports people coping with caregiver stress, forgiveness struggles, and guilt or shame.
When trauma is part of the picture, she focuses on safety, pacing, and skills for managing intense emotions. For issues like bipolar mood shifts or addiction, sessions concentrate on practical strategies to reduce harm and improve day-to-day functioning. Irene follows evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs.
Clients can expect direct, plain talk and concrete tools to practice between sessions. The work is collaborative: goals and steps are agreed on together. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Irene draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and behavior change. One common approach she uses teaches practical emotion-regulation skills to reduce intense anger and anxiety. These techniques show people simple ways to notice triggers, slow their responses, and try different behaviors in the moment.She also uses methods that focus on relationships and attachment. These help people recognize patterns in how they relate to others, practice clearer communication, and repair trust after conflict or loss. For trauma-related problems she prioritizes pacing and coping skills so strong feelings become more manageable over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Irene will discuss options and help decide which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and daily life. This is a collaborative process where goals and homework are agreed on together.
Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel for appointments. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while working on anger, stress, or relationship concerns.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, grief, and related concerns like caregiver stress and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses plain, direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on skills to manage strong feelings and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.