COUNSELING SERVICES FOR PARENTS
Helping parents connect with their teens through the art of listening.
The ability to listen fully and without judgment allows your teen to feel understood and gives them the opportunity to truly connect and thrive.
THE DISTANCE HURTS
You want to connect with your teen and be there for them, but you feel like they're pushing you away.
Unsure how to break this barrier?
You’re in the right place.
Your teen may feel like you don't understand or know how to listen to them as they navigate the struggles of adolescence.
Rest assured—listening is an art and a skill that can be learned.
Learn how to better connect with your teen so you can enjoy a supportive and loving relationship with them.
Connection
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Presence
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Geniuneness
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Connection ∙ Presence ∙ Geniuneness ∙
Hi, I’m Irene,
The Listening Counselor.
I’m a mental health counselor who thrives on listening to others.
I strongly believe that non-judgmental listening and presence gives humans the opportunity to connect and thrive.
Nothing fills me more than giving another person the secure space they need to explore their feelings.
My goal is to teach you how to listen to your teen so you can become their first source of comfort and guidance.
I give you the tools you need to
✓ Learn how to listen without reacting
✓ Be present in a conversation
✓ Strengthen the bond with your teen
“Irene’s support has been fundamental. She always listens to us and gives us consistent guidance so we know how to handle the emotional states of our daughter.”
— HAPPY CLIENT
How we can work together
Group Hear Method for Beginners
GROUP PARENT PROGRAM
I offer small group programs for parents who want to better connect with their teens, so they can enjoy a supportive, loving, and open relationship with them.
All my group programs begin with a 15-minute 1-on-1 session where I get to know your personal struggle with your teen. We then dive into the 2 session group program.
Each group consists of up to 5 participants.
1-on-1 Hear Method for Beginners
INDIVIDUAL PARENT PROGRAM
These are 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions that give you the opportunity to discuss the struggles you’re facing in understanding, communicating, and relating to your teen.
Through my 3-step process, I guide you in learning the skills you need to strengthen and deepen the relationship you currently have with them.
How will I teach you to listen?
Through The Hear Method (I’m Here with an Ear).
A method I developed and have used for the past 10 years in my counseling sessions. It’s proven effective in making teenagers feel validated and understood by the adults in their lives.
What happens when you listen to your teen…
What teens have to say:
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"I understand myself better."
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"It helps me feel like I have options."
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"It alleviates the pain in my mind."
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"I don't feel judged."
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"I don't feel pressured."
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"I feel calm."
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"I feel I can trust others."
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"I feel validated."
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"It helps me question myself and analyze my thoughts."
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"It helps release stress that I'm carrying."
“Irene has taught us how to be there for our son when he doesn’t want to talk or share with us.
She’s taught us that we don’t always have to speak, instead by just being present, he feels supported and not pressured.”
— HAPPY CLIENT
MY COUNSELING VALUES
What’s most important to me in my work:
PRESENCE
I care about others genuinely and feel empathy when I listen. I believe that we can have a strong calming effect on someone else by the way we listen to each other, the tone of voice we convey and the words we use to respond. Attunement has long-lasting effects and by being present for our teens, we can help them feel like a situation is tolerable.
CONNECTION
Humans are wired for connection and need to feel valued, seen and heard in order to thrive. Feeling like we matter to someone increases the sentiment of belonging and lowers feelings of shame. We need each other to survive and I believe that by holding space for each other, we create a sense of belonging and companionship.
GENUINENESS
Being authentic, sincere and true to myself allows me to instill a sense of trust in others. I believe that by being genuine, I open the door for people to turn to me when they’re in need. Teens pick up on sincerity right away, and connect with adults who embody this.
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