Meet the Team

Irena Stjepic

About Me and Reset Self

Rediscovering and integrating various aspects of your personality, emotions, values, and beliefs that may have been ignored, suppressed, or disowned is essential to reconnecting with all parts of yourself. This transformative process entails gaining a holistic and authentic understanding of yourself, accepting and embracing all aspects of yourself. By doing so, you can move forward with a more profound sense of self-awareness and wholeness, leading to a more fulfilling life.

My name is Irena Stjepic, and you can call me “E.” I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee and Arizona. I am an EMDR-certified clinician through EMDRIA and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I have received training in Early EMDR Intervention (EEI) utilizing R-TEP/G-TEP/G-REP, developed by Elan Shapiro and Brurit Laub. These protocols are suitable for both individuals and groups who have undergone traumatic events in the recent past.

I have 17 years of clinical experience and have played several roles within the behavioral health field, including outpatient psychiatric treatment as Director of Clinical Services and as a subject matter expert for one of the largest HMOs.

I specialize in Somatic Attachment-Focused EMDR, and I believe this unique approach is one of the most effective approaches to healing from trauma.  This is a body-mind approach to helping you heal from PTSD and relational and developmental trauma. This approach reveals the foundation and attachment patterns to heal trauma.

I specialize in treating individuals with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. This includes survivors of childhood trauma, such as sexual, physical, emotional, neglect, and abandonment. I aim to provide effective treatment for those struggling with these challenging issues.

From my clinical experience with EMDR, I have observed the elimination of negative emotions such as shame, terror, hopelessness, helplessness, powerlessness, and guilt among my clients, enabling them to achieve a sense of relief and peace. As a therapist, I place great emphasis on establishing a friendly and inviting atmosphere for my clients, as well as developing tools to assist them in their ongoing path toward healing.

In my spare time, I enjoy taking extended walks, cycling on my Peloton bike, engaging in hot yoga sessions, embarking on hikes and backpacking excursions, reading, sampling various cuisines, and socializing with loved ones, including my charming cat companions, Jack Nicholson, and Polly Shelby.

Professional Supervision Services

As a therapist, I provide supervision to fellow practitioners who are pursuing licensure in Tennessee. I offer individual and group supervision services to support their growth and development.

EMDR Consultation

I provide consultation services for therapists who want to enhance their clinical skills and expertise in using EMDR Therapy in their practice. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I offer consultations that fulfill the requirements for EMDRIA.