Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / LCSW-12226
- NPI1013059633
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- Anger management
- Trauma related work
- Self esteem support
About Ira
Ira Dressner is an LCSW licensed in Arizona with 32 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.
Dressner has long used methods aimed at reducing the lasting effects of painful memories. He frames work in straightforward terms and adapts conversations and plans to the person in front of him. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce reactivity, manage resentment, and rebuild confidence in everyday situations.
In practice he helps people identify patterns that fuel anger and relationship strain. He offers techniques to notice triggers, pause before responding, and practice different reactions. He also helps people explore how past hurts and attachment wounds influence current behavior and expectations.
Clients who bring trauma histories can work on decreasing the hold of painful memories and learning new coping skills for stressful moments. Work on self-esteem includes building concrete habits to support healthier self-talk and more effective boundary-setting.
Dressner’s style is direct and respectful. He expects collaboration and steady effort, and he adjusts approaches as progress and goals change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dressner draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing painful memories and reducing reactivity. One approach helps people process past traumatic events so those memories have less emotional intensity and interfere less with daily life. Another approach centers on skill-building for emotion regulation - identifying triggers, practicing breathing and grounding, and rehearsing different responses to anger. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and will adjust plans as progress is seen. Expect straightforward conversations about what helps and what to try next. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time between work or family commitments. Phone or video sessions commonly support the same therapeutic work, but check the platform and format available when you sign up.Areas of focus
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship problems does he help with?
He helps people deal with relationship strain, communication breakdowns, and recurring conflict that fuels anger and resentment.
What approach does he use for anger concerns?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on recognizing triggers, learning pause-and-respond strategies, and practicing alternative behaviors in real situations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional work experience helping adults with trauma, relationships, anger, and self-esteem issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices with that credential in the state.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.