Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Irene Kepler, LMSW, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence 20256
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801086648
- NPI
- 1225377013
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Irene supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Irene
Irene Kepler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in Arizona and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan, with 22 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identities. She also addresses relationship concerns, grief, addictions, and challenges like sleep or eating difficulties.
In sessions she uses practical, skill-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and mindfulness. Conversations focus on clear goals and manageable steps. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when people are weighing changes or decisions.
Her work extends to topics often tied to family history and identity. That includes attachment struggles, adoption and foster care, family of origin problems, domestic violence, and fatherhood issues. She also supports people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and body image or intimacy-related concerns.
She addresses more specific matters like ADHD, bipolar challenges, gender dysphoria, and kink and BDSM culture without judgment. Sessions include coaching elements when people want concrete planning for career or life transitions. The emphasis is on practical tools that can be used between sessions.
Irene’s background spans community and clinical settings. She helps people identify what’s getting in the way, choose doable steps, and practice new skills. To begin, clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving communication in stressful moments. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Irene will listen to what matters most, discuss options, and recommend strategies based on a person’s goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed so work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce commute time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. It also allows practicing skills in everyday settings and reviewing homework between meetings. If you want to proceed, use the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools to set up an initial appointment and to confirm which session formats are available.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Irene helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ related issues, along with relationship problems, grief, addictions, and challenges like sleep or eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience working in community and clinical settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials. She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in Arizona.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does accept international clients; confirm any scheduling or regional considerations before booking.
What is the cost of sessions?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers