Therapist profile
Irene Kepler, LMSW, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW in Arizona - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLMSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arizona / 20256; LMSW, Michigan / 6801086648
- NPI1225377013
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Irene
Irene Kepler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona. She has 22 years of clinical experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and anger-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, addictions, grief, parenting pressure, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
Irene uses several well-known therapeutic approaches to match the work to each person. She leans on practical, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral work to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. She also draws on dialectical behavior techniques to help with emotional regulation and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and rumination.
In conversation she focuses on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Sessions often include learning new coping tools, practicing different responses to triggers, and reviewing what worked between meetings. People who want concrete strategies to manage temper, reduce snapping, or handle other people's anger will find that emphasis in her sessions.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice with people facing family conflict, adoption and attachment concerns, chronic illness, and sexual identity questions. That range informs how she adapts methods to the issue at hand and the client's current life demands.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before scheduling, clients should confirm current session options and logistics through the booking flow.
How sessions work
How Irene integrates practical approaches online
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It helps people change reactions that fuel anger, worry, or low mood by practicing small behavior experiments and new thinking patterns.DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those tools are useful for reducing impulsive reactions, learning grounding techniques, and managing intense moments without escalation.
Mindfulness therapy trains simple present-moment awareness and breathing practices to reduce rumination and reactivity. It can make it easier to notice the first signs of a building temper and choose a different response.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative task. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match goals, lifestyle, and what actually helps in day-to-day life. That plan can change as the work proceeds and as new priorities appear.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins when needed, or select formats that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working on anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper problems does she help with?
She works with adults who want to manage snapping, building resentment, or reactions to others' anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she helps people address.
What is her therapeutic style for anger work?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness. The focus is on learning coping tools and practicing different responses to triggers.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, trauma, family conflict, and related problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Arizona. Her practice information lists Arizona as the location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any regional scheduling details during booking.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options and formats through the booking process before you schedule.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for exact pricing that applies to your region.
How do I start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform's scheduling flow.
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