- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Irene
Irene Ledee-Farley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and life transitions. Irene also addresses concerns around intimacy, parenting, addiction, compassion fatigue, and career questions, among other issues.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable steps rather than abstract talk. Irene listens for patterns in how past experiences affect present choices and helps people notice small changes they can try between meetings.
She often addresses attachment and abandonment themes that come up in relationships. Irene also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, codependency, and sexual expression such as BDSM and kink. For those caring for others, she works on caregiver stress and boundary setting.
Irene draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, dissociation, and mood instability. She helps people develop coping skills for anger, guilt, shame, and bipolar-related challenges. The work includes practicing communication skills and testing different ways of handling conflict.
Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Irene discusses treatment plans and adjusts them as needs change. People who want a focused, goal-oriented approach to finding direction after a work, relationship, or health change may find this style helpful.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Irene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable change. One common approach is skill-building for anxiety and depression, which teaches practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Another approach addresses attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice repeating behaviors and try different ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase emotional clarity.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, discuss what feels most relevant, and adjust methods over time. Irene frames treatment as an ongoing conversation about what helps most and will change direction if a technique does not fit.
The biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for different pacing, such as longer planning sessions and shorter follow-up check-ins, depending on what best fits daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Irene works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, and career questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on clear goals and skills you can use between sessions. The approach is collaborative and action-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and practices from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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