Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296).
I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from UC Berkeley. Prior to enrolling in my Master’s program, I worked with children who have autism. I then received my Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as my Pupil Personnel and Services Credential (PPS) from Phillips Graduate University.
I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
I appreciate the courage it takes to make this first step and would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I’d love the opportunity to work with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 116296
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Ilana has been definitely a delight to work with... we seem to do well together.
I appreciate her input and like to exchange ideas and thoughts, knowing she is listening.
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ilana is incredibly attentive, brilliant, welcoming, charming, and all around wonderful to speak to. She's more than effective in listening, and providing introspective moments when needed. There's genuine care, and that is indelibly palpable in our sessions. I'm more than thrilled to have her as a therapist.
Written on Jun 20, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
She is so wonderful!!!!!!
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel so lucky and blessed to have been matched with Ilana! She is just what I needed. She cuts through the complications and details and gets right to the root of things -- and then proposes specific, actionable ways to improve the situation. Ilana's natural empathy and positive attitude shine through at all times.
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coaching
Ilana has significantly helped me through my gender identity, relationship, and self- growth journeys. She is kind and attentive, checks in with me often, and is always open to learning and expanding her knowledge to become a better counselor. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking a counselor that will help them overcome the barriers that prevent them from being their best selves!
Written on Apr 26, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 3 months
She is simply amazing. She is so caring but provides a lot of useful resources and tactics.
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Ilana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue