Irene Batista

Compassionate, bilingual therapy with practical tools

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Irene

Irene Batista is a bilingual therapist licensed in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and parenting concerns. With seven years of clinical experience, she centers care on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia. Drawing on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she works collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical tools for coping and change.

Irene emphasizes tailoring work to clients’ goals so therapy feels relevant and manageable, whether the focus is emotion regulation, improving communication, or navigating life transitions. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to support people through that first step and beyond.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to address everyday struggles and emotional distress. CBT offers structured ways to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, stress, and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore feelings and priorities at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods and goals feel most useful based on needs, preferences, and outcomes. This means adjusting the pace, techniques, and focus over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit weekly work into busy lives, maintain continuity through life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the service area. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor care in ways that fit each person’s routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Irene commonly support?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?

Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on collaborative conversation and practical strategies to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of stress and relationship-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; the licence is listed as IL LCPC 180012150.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Yes, she offers services in both English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to start working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationPost-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish