Hello, and thank you for visiting my pages. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with verbal and emotional abuse. Known as Dr. Irene, I am the author of the archived Dr. Irene’s Verbal Abuse (Site)!  Accordingly, I offer over 35 years of post- doctoral clinical experience in the evidenced-based, behavioral practice of clinical psychology.

I focus on helping people whose partners are controlling (and often angry). Controlling people may suffer from narcissistic personality disorder and/or other diagnoses. The partners of controlling people are likely to have bouts of depression, suicidality, anxiety, low self-esteem, and perhaps even a sense of loss of self. Surprisingly, the partners often don’t recognize that they are in an abusive relationship. Instead, they blame themselves!

Trauma-informed treatment addresses the symptoms listed above. Note that such symptoms are frequently associated with terms such as CPTSD, PTSD, “codependency,” “love addiction,” etc. 

Extensive research demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy.

I will work with you in person, remotely via secure video connection or telephone to help you be where you want to be – in control of your life. You will learn to:

• Direct your life in accordance with the values you cherish.
• Run your life, don’t let life run you.
• Recognize that you are the only one who controls you!

I am warm and supportive and will meet you where you are. Three concepts will guide our work:

• Mindfulness and Acceptance
• Self-control and self-compassion
• Becoming the best you!

Warmly, Dr. Irene