Iris Duarte, LCSW

Iris Duarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Iris talks with people about practical steps they can take when everyday pressures feel overwhelming.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most troubling and what might help next. Sessions look at mood, panic symptoms, motivation, and the ways relationships and communication shape daily life. Iris also helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with forgiveness and self-love.

Her style emphasizes clear goals and small, doable changes rather than long lectures. She checks in on progress and adjusts the plan when needed. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person can manage between sessions.

Over a career spanning public and private settings, Iris has helped people regain routine, reduce panic attacks, and rebuild confidence after difficult events. She brings 15 years of direct practice to each meeting and keeps the focus on problems people name first.

People who value practical, plainspoken help with anxiety, life changes, or trauma-related concerns may find her approach fits. Sessions explore specific skills for managing stress and concrete ways to improve communication and self-regard.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions