About Iris
Iris Barahona offers a calm, listening presence for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or life transitions. She invites clients to talk about their concerns and to find practical steps forward. Iris aims to make each person feel heard and respected from the first session.
Iris creates a collaborative space where client goals guide the work. She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep problems going.
How Iris works
Together with the client, she looks for small changes that lead to clearer thinking and better daily coping. Her work often blends practical strategies and reflective listening. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and practice new habits.
Mindfulness techniques are used when they fit the client’s needs to reduce tension and improve focus. Iris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with ten years of professional experience. She has experience in mental health and substance use settings and has supported adults through crises and recovery-related challenges.
Outside of work she spends time with family and friends and enjoys sewing and being outdoors when the weather is nice. Those simple activities help her manage stress and stay grounded. She welcomes conversations about how therapy might fit into each person’s life and goals.
Iris lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Iris works with
The areas below are the ones Iris selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
Also listed
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | District of Columbia |
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Online support options
How Iris Uses Practical Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to each person and shaping the work around their goals. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to build plans that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches small experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce tension and improve focus in daily life.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about what matters most, try methods that fit their style, and adjust based on what helps. That makes the plan more likely to feel useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging is handy for brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make regular work on goals easier to schedule and sustain.
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