Episode 7: Irene Hajisava, LCSW - Psychotherapy, Trauma Recovery & Emotional Wellness

In this episode of the Dismantling You Podcast, we’re talking with with Irene Hajisava, LCSW about cultivating some revolutionary mental health practices in your life to ease anxiety, grief, depression, phobias and trauma. I can’t think of a better topic to discuss during this pandemic times! Irene is a licensed Clinical social Worker in private practice for over thirty years. Specializing in Psychosensory therapy, trauma, grief, depression and emergency response. She has advanced training in Family Therapy from the Family Training program of the Long Island Institute of Psychoanalysis, as well as advanced training in Disaster Mental Health from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, (ICISF) where currently she is an approved faculty member. Irene worked extensively with 9/11 first responders and survivors both at The World Trade Center and the Pentagon, including trauma work and debriefings. She is a level II EMDR therapist and has treated police, firefighters, paramedics and civilians impacted by trauma. She is also a certified Havening  Techniques Practioner and trainer. Havening is a revolutionary technique based on neuroscience that has been shown to treat phobias, chronic pain, disturbing memories and trauma. Irene has also co organized international humanitarian work and taught self regulating trauma techniques to hundreds of refugees in Greece. You can find Irene Hajisava at www.IreneHajisava.com Facebook: @irene.hajisava Twitter: @IhajisavaIrene Irene’s Non-Profit: 501c3 Is Helping Hands Heal, Inc Our Mission: HHH's purpose is to work in partnership with grassroots organizations both domestically and abroad to deliver sustainable, quality services, including mental health, health care and education for displaced individuals and survivors of critical events. @HHHThePlanet Connect with Lisa Pineda here: Website www.lisapinedayoga.com TEDx Talks: How Yoga Helped Me to Let Go & How Meditation Can Unlock Your True Potential