About Irena Sarovic
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Family / Marital
Compassion Focused
Gestalt
Eclectic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
Bosnian, Croatian
Getting to know Irena Sarovic
Ms. Sarovic does not provide court-related assessments or court appearances. She is a fee-for-service/self-pay provider only and does not accept any health insurance. For patients who have out-of-plan benefits, a Superbill can be provided to receive reimbursement.
Irena Sarovic is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Her office is located in Falls Church, VA. Irena works with clients who suffer from overwhelming feelings of isolation, despair, hopelessness, fear, anxiety, or depression. Her clients include individuals, couples, and families of all ages. She empowers clients to find and utilize coping strategies that are effective and feel authentic. Many of Irena's clients come to therapy wanting to grow their relationships with themselves and others.
Her goal is to give her clients mindfulness, relaxation, and stress-reduction tools to use in their everyday lives, while also encouraging them to use self-compassion, healthy communication skills, and problem-solving to boost their mental health.
Ms. Sarovic earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Zagreb. She has received extensive training in several counseling and therapeutic approaches, including Gestalt Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. In 2012, she completed a three-year training in Interpersonal Neurobiology, an approach that combines attachment theory and mindfulness with the most up-to-date research in neurology and its application in counseling and therapy.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Irena’s approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. She teaches clients about mental health topics, including brain biology, to give them a greater context for their feelings and challenges. She validates clients’ experiences and emotions while encouraging them to reflect on different perspectives. She also teaches clients how to set healthy boundaries in their lives and guides them through different coping strategies until they find one that works well for their distinct needs. She brings mindful meditations into sessions, as she has a background in yoga. She even has a therapy dog need Charlie who accompanies her if and when she works in the office.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The initial meeting is usually 90 minutes while subsequent ones are typically 60 minutes long. 30 and 45 minutes sessions are available as well. The first session includes reviewing patients' history and developing an understanding of their needs, goals, and intentions. Subsequent sessions may include verbal processing, problem solving, developing awareness and insight, improving coping and communication skills, relaxation and stress management.
Irena Sarovic, LPC is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Temple University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
- University of Zagreb (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Ms. Sarovic Was a Principle Writer of the Brochures “War Trauma and Recovery” and “Trauma and Recovery”, Which Have Been Translated to a Half Dozen Languages.
NPI number
1467731133
How soon can I make an appointment with Irena Sarovic?
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Is Irena Sarovic accepting new patients?
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Does Irena Sarovic accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Irena Sarovic online?
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What practice does Irena Sarovic work with?
Irena Sarovic works with Irena Sarovic, LLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Irena Sarovic?
Irena Sarovic frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Irena Sarovic on their profile.
What languages does Irena Sarovic speak?
Irena Sarovic speaks English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.