Hello,and thank you for visiting my pages. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with verbal and emotional abuse issues. “Dr. Irene,” author of the archived Dr. Irene’s Verbal Abuse (Site)! offers 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. These individuals may suffer from narcissistic personality disorder or features thereof. They may suffer from other diagnoses as well. It is not surprising that people on the receiving end of their partner’s abuse are likely to endure symptoms such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, low self-esteem, perhaps even a sense of loss of self. 

Trauma-informed treatment addresses the symptoms listed above, which are frequently associated with terms such as C-PTSD, PTSD, “codependency,” anger management, “love addiction,” etc.  Additionally, I employ evidence-based approaches to treat many of the same symptoms (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder symptoms, panic and anxiety, stress, marital/relational, etc.) as well as general psychological problems whose origins are not rooted in trauma. While the symptoms may be the same, the origin of the symptoms differs. 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, rather than 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