Iris Haze, LCSW

Iris Haze is an LCSW based in Texas who brings three decades of practice to sessions. She aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and clear. Iris creates a calm atmosphere where people can say what they feel without worry and begin to find workable ways forward.

She uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving at a pace set by the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the tools she often uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also leans on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s experience and goals.

Over 30 years, she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Her work also includes concerns like addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career questions. Iris addresses practical problems such as money worries, communication breakdowns, divorce and blended family stressors.

In sessions she helps people build small, doable steps toward relief. That can mean learning coping skills, practicing different ways of talking, or planning concrete changes. The approach is collaborative and grounded in everyday life.

Her practice is offered in English and she sees clients in Texas. Iris welcomes questions about how therapy might fit current needs and will help clarify what to expect in early appointments.

Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person's needs. In this approach the therapist reflects what the client says and helps them set goals at their own pace, which can be useful for building confidence and clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves noticing thoughts and trying different behaviors to shift how people feel. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and disruptive thought patterns by practicing new skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. Iris will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit their situation. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed, and chat or text can be handy for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and progress.