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Irena Bartnick

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I would like to extend my warmest greetings to potential clients seeking a nurturing space for personal growth and healing. With over thirteen years of dedicated experience in the field of therapy, I am here to support and guide you on a life-enriching journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. My priority is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

My approach to therapy

Some of the therapeutic approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as we work together to identify and transform thought patterns that influence your emotions and behaviors. You are at the center of our therapeutic collaboration, and I integrate Mindfulness and components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build present-focused awareness, emotional regulation skills, and effective coping strategies.

I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which offer powerful, trauma-focused methods for processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional charge. Together, we will create a supportive, empowering space that helps you move toward healing, clarity, and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a relaxed, welcoming conversation where I learn about your needs and we begin shaping a plan for how we’ll work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Webster University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    Albanian, English