What clients are saying…

I am so grateful for everything I learned from my time with Irene.  I was able to process the stress and anxiety, acknowledge what I was feeling, put words to it, and gently move through it. 

Although there were still a lot of unknowns about the situation I was dealing with, after my session I felt a sense of relief and the weight of the situation didn’t feel as heavy. We also spent some time doing surrogate tapping and I have found it very beneficial to use with my anxious child.  I would highly recommend booking a session bundle with Irene to teach and guide you through the EFT/Tapping process. 

Irene makes you feel so comfortable, she guides you through the process with kindness and understanding.  It is a skill that you can use in a variety of situations to help keep you (or your child) regulated and focused and I continue to use it regularly.

 I generally feel the need to "word vomit" my life story when I start with a new therapist but with Irene, it was different.  Upon our first session, Irene asked me about my intentions and intuitively directed the conversation around narratives and examples of "stories we might tell ourselves", which actually made starting smoother and less emotionally exhausting. 

I was so glad I didn't have to share in-depth "what happened to me" which honestly can sometimes be traumatizing in itself.  I have had previous experience with medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, meditation & mindfulness, and a lot of perspective from managing patients with mental health conditions as a clinician but didn't know anything about EFT before I worked with Irene.  She helped me feel comfortable as a client, used her excellent clinical intuition to help me set intentions during sessions, and overall pace myself (overachiever here). 

I was surprised by how effective EFT with Irene was, I was able to feel indifference and no physical manifestations of anxiety about issues I have had big emotions with for a lifetime and had repeated results throughout the 3 months of sessions working with her.  Irene was supportive especially when I became dysregulated. If I became too dysregulated (too much emotion), she knew what to do and was extremely gentle and compassionate throughout. 

I would recommend Irene, especially for people looking for a personalized, engaged, and transformative therapy experience.  Expect to be challenged beyond the superficial feelings that come up day to day and come committed to doing multiple sessions (the bundles are the best deal) because let's be honest, the brain is a complex organ to redesign and habits are hard to change but you are worth it.  My life is better because of the EFT sessions with Irene and she taught me skills that will empower me for years to come.

I reached out to Irene during a time of feeling hopeless and helpless in my journey as a parent.

I had often described my son as “difficult” and “demanding”.  I felt as though I was failing, constantly questioning myself, and didn’t know what side was up. Irene’s insight forced me to look inside myself and my own beliefs to better understand my child. I learned how to fill my cup and put my needs and mental health as a priority.

By doing this I was able to “ show up” differently during my interactions with my family. During our sessions, she gave me strategies to hold boundaries with all of my relationships. My husband and I have very different outlooks and opinions in terms of parenting and I found out she is just as much a marriage coach as a parenting one!

Irene ties the scientific evidence and her hands-on experience to help guide her clients and have those eye-opening “a-ha!” moments. I highly recommend Irene to anyone seeking a deeper understanding and acceptance of themselves, their children, and all their relationships. She is truly amazing!

The coaching sessions with Irene and the accompanying audios and exercises have been a revelation. Irene offers to look at life from a totally different angle than what I am used to. I felt empowered, I realized I have a choice when a stressful situation arises.

Irene has a  powerful way to encapsulate big thoughts in short sentences. This quote particularly resonated with me: ‘We can have a preference for the day rather than expectations’. The accompanying exercises have been very powerful in revealing the patterns of my reactions and my thoughts thus enabling me to create positive changes.

Throughout our sessions, I have felt motivated, enthusiastic, and empowered. Irene’s calm and assured voice gave me the reassurance that I can do this… I can change, I can stay calm in the chaotic moments of my life. 

I wholeheartedly recommend Irene as a coach. Her wisdom, her experience, her gentleness have been of great help to me.

There was a growth that needed to happen and I didn't know how to do it and Irene helped me get there.  Before working with her,  I didn't think my life could support what I now have and what I so desperately wanted.

I've learned to process things differently. To be a better, more present parent. To navigate difficult relationships. I don't feel lost anymore. Or like I'm just being carried along. I can hear my own voice for maybe the first time ever and that helps me be a more confident parent, a better partner, a more productive person in society.

I didn't expect this to be the journey that I would go on. I just thought I wanted to learn how to have my kids listen. Yet, Irene is able to hit all the right perspective notes at exactly the right time that help you grow in ways that are exactly what you need. 

I'm not sure words can express what I want everyone to know about Irene:) But probably the most important thing I would want for you to know about working with Irene: she is a safe place. She NEVER judges me. She only ever supports me from a place of absolute love & compassion.

I have been working with her for 2 years now & am most certain that I would not survive parenthood without her support. Dramatic? Maybe. But that's how much she has helped me grow & show up as the mom, wife, human I want to be. She has a deep understanding of how our minds work and has a brilliant ability to see what's driving my actions & help suss out my unconscious patterns.

I tell her how I feel or my current struggles & she validates in words that were even more spot-on than my own. She gets me. She gets it. She gets the toll motherhood often takes on our identity, our marriage, our very well-being. And she has a powerful set of skills to help Moms shift into a more empowered life, with the goal of absolutely thriving. I can't see a future without working with Irene & I am grateful for it :)

I first decided I wanted to work with Irene because I really wanted to find a way to remain calmer when I was getting triggered by things my children were doing. Getting so upset with my kids always made me feel guilty and left me thinking that there has to be a better way to get them to listen.

Although I am still working on parenting more calmly I am making progress. I have learned a lot of valuable information and tools that will help me parent the way I would like to.  Irene has been very approachable and easy to talk to. She has a wealth of information and is very willing and wants to help. I really appreciate all she has done to help me and would recommend her to anyone who is tired of feeling frustrated and upset and wants to learn how to parent in a more positive way.

Before working with Irene I had made good progress in my parenting but felt stuck in my reactivity. I struggle with physical challenges from our son, feeling 'rejected' when they have big feelings and wanting to be calmer.

These challenges leave me feeling guilty and ashamed for sure.

When I saw the opportunity to work with Irene, I wondered if the time was right, would I have time? I felt nervous about what would be expected too. Turns out I had nothing to feel nervous about, as Irene is very real, nonjudgmental, and encouraging!

She helped me to see things from a different perspective and understand how important it is that I work on ME, not our kids.

Within the first 7 days of using the tools Irene provided, I made progress and I'm continuing to practice what I've learned. I feel like I can do this now and had I not taken up the opportunity, I'm pretty sure I'd still be feeling stuck and have no idea how to move forward.

"Irene has been more than a coach for me.  She has listened intently, patiently advised me, and shown me more about myself than I even thought I could learn!  In addition to being knowledgeable about health, wellness, and the complicated struggles of parenting, she is a truly caring and insightful woman who is not afraid to lift others up and enlighten them.  Unlike other counselors and coaches I have turned to in the past, I feel that Irene actually invests in me and my goals.  I am already planning to hire her for another session, as the investment has been worth every penny."- Jennie S.

I know we are all unique yet for us to be a family I didn’t understand why our interactions always seemed to be so hard. I needed a way to help understand each other more so that we can better connect. I often search for guidance with parenting my two girls (5,8) and parenting alongside my husband whose approach is very different from mine. I listen to many podcasts, read books, and have participated in counseling workshops.

Human Design was different because it allowed me to see who we really are and how we are impacting each other. It was exactly the light I needed to shine on my family. It offered additional validation that there was nothing wrong with us but rather presented me with ideas and an opportunity to achieve a strong sense of connection. Like most resources for parenting, Human Design offers perspective and practical suggestions but it is tailored to you and your family making the guidance extremely authentic. 

Irene is very easy to speak to and understand. She is passionate about her work and she cares about your family’s ability to benefit from Human Design. She understands the philosophy and is able to interpret it very well. This is demonstrated even more when you ask questions or share a specific example and you see how quickly she starts to look up details that validate and help you understand why. ~ Tracee H.