About Irene
Irene Batista is a bilingual LCPC based in Illinois who brings seven years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, parenting concerns, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia. Irene uses a respectful, compassionate stance and adapts the therapeutic plan to each person’s specific situation and goals.
Her practice emphasizes clear, collaborative conversations that center the client’s perspective while offering practical tools when helpful. Drawing on client-centered principles, she prioritizes empathy and understanding to create a supportive space for exploring challenges.
She also integrates cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify patterns of thinking and to develop concrete coping skills for managing symptoms and improving relationships. Irene welcomes English and Spanish speakers and aims to make the process approachable for those taking the first steps toward change.
She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and works to tailor sessions to individual needs and timing so clients can move forward at a comfortable pace.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and values guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore emotions and relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns by offering structured tools to reframe unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time so sessions stay aligned with the client’s needs and progress.
Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different formats for discussion or between-session support. Licensed professionals can apply similar therapeutic methods through remote sessions, allowing clients to access care in ways that best match their routines and comfort.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English, Spanish