Irene Schreiner, LMFT

Therapist and Business consultant

Irene’s results-driven therapy approach, infused with humor and straightforwardness, is designed to facilitate rapid and effective change. She firmly believes that every individual harbors the potential for success in all aspects of life, yet there may be times when they lack the necessary skills, knowledge, or tools to achieve their goals.

Irene chooses to highlight her client’s strengths while collaboratively identifying therapeutic challenges and swiftly devising actionable plans for solutions. Her primary focus is on empowering her clients to move toward skill development and identifying resolutions to their current problems. 

She is dedicated to educating people about healthy relationships and assists them in developing the skills needed to achieve health in all areas of their lives.

Training:

  • M.A from Northwestern University

  • Gottman Level One Trained

  • Gottman Level Two Trained

  • Discernment Counseling

  • Polyamory in Therapy

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Infidelity

  • Consensual nonmonogamy

  • Break Up/Divorce Recovery

  • Holistic approaches to Mental Health

If you are a current client of Irene’s and need to reach her, please call (630) 633-8532 ext.2 *this extension does not accept texts*

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Growth in Discomfort: Embracing the Unfamiliar!
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Growth in Discomfort: Embracing the Unfamiliar!
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Growth is a personal journey, a unique expedition for each of us. Within the context of your  life, it can look like a changed behavior, new actions, or increased insight. 

But growth isn’t always a linear progression along a neat and tidy path. Often, it requires us to step into discomfort, to confront the unfamiliar, and to challenge the status quo of our lives. 

Yet, within that discomfort lies the potential for transformative growth, leading us to discoveries that leave us feeling more fulfilled and alive than ever before.

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Exploring Mindfulness Through Deep Breathing!
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Exploring Mindfulness Through Deep Breathing!
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Mindfulness is a hot topic currently! Have you been confused or need clarification on what this means? 

By definition, mindfulness can be best summarized as, “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s mind and awareness on/in the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It is used as a therapeutic technique” 

Now, how do you “do” or achieve this state of mindfulness?

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Love Beyond the Screen: Unmasking Relationship Realities vs. Hollywood Myths! (video)
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Love Beyond the Screen: Unmasking Relationship Realities vs. Hollywood Myths! (video)
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Do you find yourself comparing your relationship to those you see in the movies?

Maybe you have expectations of your partner based on some of your favorite romantic fairytales.

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Irene Schreiner, LMFT sheds light on some of the relationship myths that exist and explains how real life relationships should be viewed differently!

 


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