Irene Batista, LCPC

Irene Batista is a bilingual licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, parenting strain, and big life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobias.

She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Irene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centered style to shape sessions around daily life and realistic goals. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that can make routines and relationships easier to manage.

Irene adapts her approach to match individual needs and preferences. She listens for what is working and what gets in the way, then offers tools to try between sessions. Progress is checked and plans are adjusted as people notice what helps.

She speaks both English and Spanish, so people can choose the language they are most comfortable using. Her seven years of experience inform a practical, straightforward way of working that aims to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.

Starting work with Irene begins with a simple intake and a short plan aimed at immediate concerns. She encourages people to take small steps and recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage.

How Irene Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Irene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often involves setting small goals, testing new ways of responding, and practicing skills between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage stress.

She also uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration. This style focuses on the person’s priorities and adapts pace and techniques to what feels most useful for them.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Irene will discuss options with each person, consider their goals and daily life, and together decide what to try first. If something doesn’t fit, she adjusts the plan so work stays relevant and realistic.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep steady progress.