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Irem Franco

Therapist(She/her/hers)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Sleep disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

My biggest joy is seeing others thrive and transform into who they aspire to be. I believe change happens when we come to a point in our lives that we we've outgrown old habits, environments, and yearn for something different. Three words that describe my therapeutic style are: open-minded, client-centered, and compassionate.

My specialty stems from a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and unconditional approach.

My approach to therapy

I advocate for the power of mindfulness and self-love. I aim to deepen self-awareness in these areas to help you tap into the inner strengths we are all born with to navigate life changes. I use humanistic and holistic principles. My priority is to fully understand where my clients' journeys stem from and meet them where they're at using a client-centered approach. From there, I can join my clients on their journey of self-healing.

What you can expect from me

When working with me, clients can anticipate receiving dedicated and unconditional support. I specialize in helping individuals make sense of their emotions, understand their impact on life and relationships, and gain clarity. Together, we can embark on a healing journey, paving the way for light and hope to re-enter their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stonybrook University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Sleep disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Play, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    Spanish, English
  • Location
    786 Montauk Highway
    West Islip, NY 11795