
My goal is for you to feel like your authentic self and be comfortable with how you show up in the world.
Before we get started…
My name is Irina González, and I use she/her/ella pronouns. I’m a Cuban/Russian child immigrant, sober queer Latina mom, and cis married woman with ADHD living in a mixed-neurotype family. As a journalist-turned-therapist-in-training currently pursuing my Master’s of Social Work at the University of Denver, my work exists where mental health and social justice meet.
Outside of work, you’ll find me relaxing with a spicy romance audiobook while coloring, having fun by playing modern board games with good friends, or getting creative through my writing. In the evenings, I am often either snuggling with my two cats and dog or teaming up with my husband to chase my rambunctious kiddo all over the house.
We are so excited to have Irina on our team!
She has so much to offer our clients and team!
My supervisor is Josephine Ampaw, LCSW, MFTC, MA
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Populations served: Preteen, Teen, Adult
Culturally Responsive - Latine (Hispanic or Latino) and BIPOC
Queer Affirming - LGBTQIA2S+ (especially bisexual individuals in heterosexual-presenting partnerships)
Neurodiversity Affirming: neurodivergent (especially adult ADHD and parents with ADHD who have kids with ADHD)
Intersectional Marginalized Individuals, Couples, and Families
Self- and Community-Care for Marginalized and Neurodivergent Parents who want to better understand themselves and their kids so they can show up to support and advocate for their kids in the ways they want to.
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma
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Master’s of Social Work- expected graduation: June 2026, University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, New York University
Advanced Trainings
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Therapist Intern, Ampaw Psychotherapy & Consulting
20 years of experience as a journalist with a focus on mental health (anxiety, ADHD, sobriety), Latinidad, and lived experience, including:
If You're Worried About Your Latine Teen's Mental Health, You're Not Alone (Parents.com)
How to Help Your Older Latinx Parents Deal With Mental Health Challenges (Happify.com)
Here's Exactly What's Wrong With Mommy Wine Culture (GoodHousekeeping.com)
How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health at Every Age (Care.com)
My Miscarriage Made Me Grateful for My Sobriety (Oprah Daily)
Podcaster specializing in difficult conversations, Pandemic Mama (limited series)
