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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Iris
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 10 years of experience, Iris Barahona helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, addictions, self-esteem challenges, career issues, and life changes. She practices in the District of Columbia and offers therapy in English. Iris writes plainly about noticing stress, naming it, and taking steps to address it.
Iris uses a collaborative, client-centered approach. She works alongside people to identify goals and try practical steps toward them. Sessions often focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practicing present-moment awareness, and using motivation to make changes that matter to daily life.
Her background includes work in mental health and substance use settings. She has experience supporting adults through crises and substance-related difficulties. That experience informs how she looks at both immediate problems and longer-term coping skills.
In sessions she pays attention to thoughts that get in the way of feeling better and to behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change.
Outside of work she spends time with family and friends and enjoys sewing and being outdoors. She notes that simple pleasures can help reduce stress and restore energy. To start, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and works with the person to set goals that matter to them. It helps when someone wants a supportive, goal-focused conversation about stress, relationships, or parenting.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include practical exercises to notice thought patterns, test assumptions, and try new behaviors between appointments. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Iris will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening with CBT tasks or using motivational interviewing techniques to strengthen readiness for change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten commute time, allow check-ins during workday breaks, and offer alternatives when travel is difficult. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions align with practical needs and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addictions, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working in mental health and substance use settings supporting adults through crises and substance-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the booking flow for current pricing details.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.