Hello! Let me tell you a bit about me. I have worked in the mental health field for 25 years. I am a licensed mental health counselor licensed in Massachusetts and have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Framingham state University. I have worked in a outpatient mental health clinic, home based therapy, a day treatment hospital and several school settings. My belief is the therapeutic bond of client and therapist is most significant throughout therapy. I believe strongly in the active participation of the client in his or her therapy. It is your therapy, it is all about You! The client needs to be heard and validated. The client needs to explore his or her feelings in the safest most comfortable setting. The client will feel the unconditional support and empathy from me, the therapist. My clients will explore their feelings and gain insight into the decisions they choose and slowly make changes for greater emotional happiness. I use a combination of several therapies. I have found The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with aspects of the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy work well with the client who is a active participate in their therapy. I encourage mindfulness and physical exercise throughout my therapy. As a therapist, I am never stuck on one therapy that is not helpful. I will pull elements from the Emotion Focused Therapy as well as the Narrative Therapies. My aim is to find just the right appropriate therapy for each unique client. The goal of Therapy is to help YOU explore You!!! The end goal for each client is to find peace and emotional stability. The client needs to feel comfortable in his or her own skin. I have a history of working in individual, family and couple therapy. My clients have often exhibited anxiety, depression, trauma as well as dealing with life issues, divorce, death of a loved one, suicidal ideation and relationship issues. As therapy progresses my client have verbalized a increased self esteem. The client recognizes and gains an understanding of his feelings which leads to greater contentment.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Jealousy, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
MA LMHC 4114
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Very very good counselor. Feel support during and between sessions. Highly recommended.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is the best... she tells it like is it and is always striving to make every effort to figure out what it is you as a client need to go through what you are going through to grown through it
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ilene is fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about her. Her understanding, knowledge and empathy make her easy to connect with and have a conversation with. She exhibits a lot of positivity and is such a wonderful support.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Ilene is focused, compassionate, warm, and has been great at helping me look at situations and people through a new lens. I have felt much better and more confident in my own abilities since working with her.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, adhd, and self esteem
Ilene is one of a kind. She is able to articulate what you are saying and provides support and compassion for you as well.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Fantastic. Great listener; non judgement. Has really helped me to heal and move forward in a positive way; very thankful to be able to do this work and improve with her.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse