Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Irene works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Irene
Irene Kyprianides is a licensed master social worker who focuses on practical, problem-focused therapy. She uses clear, straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and major life changes. Her style is direct and compassionate and aimed at helping clients find better day-to-day ways to cope.
She brings 15 years of experience across independent practice and community settings in Michigan. That background includes work with anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, autism spectrum conditions, and behavior challenges.
Background and approach
She has also spent time assisting people affected by foster care and adoption concerns and those facing caregiver strain. Irene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. She uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or feels stuck. In sessions she looks for strengths and practical next steps. She aims to create short, achievable goals and to practice new skills between meetings.
That might mean trying small behavior changes, tracking mood and triggers, or rehearsing different responses to anger. People often come with parenting stress, grief, or work-related burnout, and Irene helps them sort priorities and build routines that reduce overwhelm. She also supports those coping with trauma and complex mood patterns by pacing work to the person’s needs while teaching concrete coping tools.
Therapy can include phone, video, chat, or messaging formats. Irene works with people who speak English and accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step start the process.
What Irene works with
Everything Irene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Irene's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Irene lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building
Irene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach breaks problems into concrete steps and teaches skills to reduce anxiety and anger. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that lower reactivity and improve awareness of feelings and urges.She treats Motivational Interviewing as a way to explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. That method is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps and benefits goal-setting that fits their values.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different strategies, and adjust techniques based on what works best. Sessions often mix methods so clients learn skills and then practice them between meetings.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you work face-to-face and use visual tools, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work consistently.
Questions people ask about Irene
What concerns does Irene help address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and grief, as well as parenting challenges and career-related strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based, with clear steps and goals. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in both independent practice and community-based settings in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential, listed as LMSW, and practices from Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.