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Irene Kepler, LMSW, LCSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Irene

Irene Kepler is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades of practice experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad clinical toolkit to tailor care to each person's goals, drawing from evidence-informed therapies to support emotional regulation, communication, and coping during life transitions. Kepler cultivates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and patterns and work toward practical changes.

Her training as an LMSW and LCSW in Arizona and Michigan underpins a thoughtful approach that blends cognitive, behavioral, and mindful strategies with solution-focused planning and motivational techniques. She also attends to specific concerns such as grief, addictions, body image, caregiver stress, and gender and sexual identity-related issues.

Clients can expect an emphasis on skills, self-awareness, and achievable steps that align with their values and daily realities. Kepler accepts international clients and offers a range of remote session formats to make therapy accessible for varied schedules and needs.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Kepler commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and self-compassion through simple practices that help reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try targeted strategies, and adjust methods over time so the treatment aligns with each person's needs and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. These options provide flexibility for real-time conversation, shorter check-ins, or ongoing messages to practice skills between sessions, helping people apply what they learn to everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Irene commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, grief, ADHD, and many additional focus areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions typically combine practical, skills-based work with reflective exploration using approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address symptoms and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 22 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns, which informs a seasoned, practical approach to treatment planning.
What credentials and location does the therapist hold?
She is licensed as an LMSW and LCSW with licence details MI LMSW 6801086648 and AZ LCSW 20256 and practices from Arizona.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across time zones according to availability.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps begin the process of working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Michigan

Languages

English

What Irene can help with

Irene Kepler works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Irene works with clients addressing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ2IA+-related issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse.

How Irene approaches therapy

Irene's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Irene is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Arizona.

Therapy style

Irene aims to support & empower you in that journey.