Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Iris works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Iris
Iris Haze is a Texas-based licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage strong emotions and stressful life changes. She aims to make the first step less daunting by listening carefully and offering steady support as people work toward clearer goals and calmer days. Her sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.
She uses a client-centered style that follows each person’s lead while adding skills from cognitive behavioral therapy when helpful.
Background and approach
That combination helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small changes, and build better coping habits. People come to her for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, relationship conflicts, and career or life transitions. She also addresses issues linked to trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and blended family challenges.
The aim is to tackle the most pressing problems first and make steady progress. Over 30 years of practice have given her a wide perspective on common patterns and workable strategies. She prefers straightforward language and concrete tools that fit everyday life.
Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on steps clients can try between meetings. Iris works with adults in Texas and conducts sessions in English. People who are looking for help with mood concerns, communication problems, or parenting strain often find her approach practical and direct.
What Iris works with
Everything Iris lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Iris's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Iris lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy means the session follows the client's concerns and pace. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what she hears, and helps people clarify their own goals and choices. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort through feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It includes simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and small experiments to build better coping skills. CBT can help with anxiety, anger, low mood, and habits that get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and comfort level. Together they will adjust tools and pacing until a helpful mix of support and skill-building emerges.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Iris
What concerns does Iris commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and related problems like compassion fatigue and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities and adds cognitive behavioral techniques to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LCSW credential and brings 30 years of practice experience working with adults on mood, life transitions, and communication challenges.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is licensed in Texas and practices there as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in Texas.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.