Irena Stjepic, LCSW

(She/Her/Hers)

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

EMDR Trainer

Online Therapy

About Me

Are you ready to begin a transformative journey toward healing and empowerment? I specialize in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR therapy a holistic, body-mind approach designed to help you overcome both current and past pain. I integrate the Safe and Sound Protocol and Neurofeedback into my practice, addressing the whole person to support both emotional healing and physical regulation. I work with a diverse range of clients: Individuals (16+): Overcoming recent trauma, Complex PTSD from unhealed childhood wounds, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and more. Families: Helping you process traumatic events together in a supportive environment. Couples: Guiding you through healing from betrayal and infidelity to rebuild trust and connection. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant, and I proudly serve as an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer with the Personal Transformation Institute (PTI). I offer a variety of intensive EMDR packages tailored to your unique needs. With weekend sessions available on Saturdays and Sundays, my approach is designed to deliver significant results in a relatively short time, helping to lift feelings of shame, terror, hopelessness, and guilt so you can rediscover peace and confidence. I’m dedicated to creating a warm, safe space where you can build the inner resources needed for your ongoing healing journey. Licensed in both Tennessee and Arizona, I offer: Tennessee: In-person and online telehealth sessions. Arizona: Telehealth sessions. If you’re ready for compassionate, effective healing and want to reclaim your well-being, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Let’s work together to create the life you deserve.

Education & Experience

I hold a master's degree in Clinical Social Work and a B.A. in Psychology.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am a board member at Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT). EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (EMDR HAP).

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English