About Iruj

Ally brings a warm, open, and down-to-earth presence to her work, creating a space where clients feel safe to show up exactly as they are. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she supports adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, and major life transitions.

She has a deep passion for working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as young adults who are finding their way through periods of growth, change, and identity exploration. Ally believes that therapy is not just about working through challenges in session — it’s about building a life outside of therapy that feels more grounded, connected, and aligned.

Her approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and a sense of lightness. She values truly understanding her clients’ lived experiences and helping them develop meaningful tools to navigate everyday life with more clarity and confidence.

Training & Credentials

• MA in Counselor Education

• LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

• DBT

• Family Systems

• Sand Tray Therapy

  CBT

  Art & Play Therapy

Approach

Iruj's approach is holistic, person-centered, and outcome-driven. She works collaboratively with clients to understand their unique circumstances and identify strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.

She draws from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT skills, family systems, and art and play therapy. Depending on what a client needs, she may take on different roles within the therapeutic relationship. Sometimes that means simply listening and creating space to feel. Sometimes it means identifying patterns and developing practical coping skills. Other times, it means providing education around neuroscience, brain chemistry, family dynamics, or mental health.

Iruj believes effective therapy is built on trust, connection, and showing up for yourself. Her goal is to help clients feel grounded, develop greater self-awareness, and build skills that fit their actual lives.

What to Expect

The first session with Iruj is a chance to begin setting down some of the things you have been carrying. She understands that by the time someone makes the decision to call a therapist, they have often been managing a lot on their own for quite some time.

The first session is about getting comfortable in a safe space, getting to know each other, and beginning to explore what you need support with. Iruj will work alongside you to understand your experiences, identify challenges, and begin developing goals for therapy.

You do not have to have everything figured out before you begin. The process starts simply by showing up and giving yourself permission to be supported.

A Bit Outside the Office

Iruj is deeply passionate about people, their stories, and the many experiences that shape who they become. She brings curiosity and genuine investment to her work and believes that supporting someone's growth is both meaningful and deeply personal.

Outside of work, there are three things Iruj absolutely loves: her son, food, and hiking trails and treks, in that particular order.

A Note from Ally

The first step is usually the hardest. If reaching out for therapy feels vulnerable or uncomfortable, that does not mean you are doing something wrong. It means you are taking a meaningful step toward caring for yourself.

Iruj encourages clients to show up for themselves in the same way they show up for the people they love. Therapy is one of the many ways you can do that. You do not have to carry everything on your own, and you do not have to know exactly where to begin. You can start wherever you are, and figure out the rest together.