Irena Whitestone, a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, LSATP), is renowned for her warm and supportive approach to counseling. She creates a safe and trusting environment for her clients, incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. Irena provides individual therapy for clients engaged in DBT or CBT groups, helping them address the harmful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to addiction, anxiety, and depression. She values the profound impact relationships can have on personal development and assists clients in understanding how their early and current relationships influence their daily lives—including their stress and anxiety management. By gaining insight into these relational dynamics, individuals experience significant personal growth. Irena actively engages during sessions, believing that therapy can be both healing and insightful, while also allowing space for humor and fun. She feels truly honored to be a part of her clients' journeys.