My name is Ilene Vallance, LMSW, ACSW and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). I have over 30 years of experience providing mental health services and psychotherapy in the public and private sector. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication skills. I enjoy working with a diverse group of adults and bring a wealth of professional experience to the table that you may find helpful in meeting your personal goals. As a therapist, I have a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating style. I understand the pain that can be associated with not feeling well emotionally or not feeling connected to others. I have flexible scheduling options for you to consider, Monday through Thursday, with some Saturdays appointments as needed. Please take a look at my schedule and choose an open appointment that works best for you or let me know what you need and I will make every attempt to accommodate your needs. I look forward to talking with you soon to get started!
Professional experience
32 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Ilene has been right on point and moving me along at the pace I need. She listens and responds with direct professionalism and realistic explanations. I am extremely thankful to have her services.
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ilene has exceeded my expectations. She is perceptive and direct, and this has given me very useful insights in a short period of time. I really didn't think such satisfying outcomes were possible so quickly.
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Ilene has been a very helpful resource for me.
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Ilene for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Very insightful. Focused. Moves at your pace. Respectful and professional
Written on Dec 29, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have enjoyed talking with Ilene each time we have talked. Her perspective and her patience has been extremely important to what i am going through.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ilene has been great, this was my first time being in therapy ever and I was very nervous. But talking to her is like talking to a friend, there’s no pressure from her and she just listens. She offers feedback and explains why she’s asking or saying something. Overall it’s been very positive and I genuinely look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Extremely comforting and adaptable. Very helpful and informative.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Attentive and helpful insightful perspective
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Ilene has been one of the greatest therapists I’ve had in years. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and where I’m at mentally, asks questions to encourage my best self reflection and provides solid advice on how to support myself. Talking with her is a comfortable experience and I am always feeling relieved after our sessions.
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Therapeutic alliance coming along nicely
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ilene is professional, kind, informative, gives many options to work through the feelings and emotions that are bottled up. She's always on time, never makes me feel like im being rushed off the phone. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ilene is very knowledgeable, expert in her field, and does a great job of explaining things. A+
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks
Ilene is very considerate and she offers great advice about my relationship and how to handle things
Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and listens very well! She sends a lot of positive tools to help you through this experience and supports you.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I immediately feel very comfortable with talking to Ilene! She has a compassionate kindness to her that makes me feel heard and respected!
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I feel validated, but more importantly I feel challenged...in a gentle way. Ilene is always on time and has an encouraging nature.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate Ilene’s approach . Very sincere, asks questions that I’m happy to answer for myself and to her. Ilene is the exact therapist that I was hoping for when joining Better Help.
Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Offers such thoughtful advice without judgement!
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's wonderful at pinpointing the root cause of issues.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
I’m am still getting to know the way she works but so far I think she really sheds a light to a different perspective.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Fantastic therapeutic connection. Always feel so much better and ready to grow. She is very supportive and doesn’t beat around the bush. I feel very safe expressing myself.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing !
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem
Ilene Vallance's knowledge and understanding of narcissistic behavior, has really helped me deal with my own family members and how to survive this toxic environment. Helping me pull out of the cycle and feel better about the situation. She helped me look at it from the outside and release the guilt from pulling away. I deserve to be happy too!
Written on Nov 11, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ilene is honestly so humble and kind. She helped me overcome so much in my life and has left me with skills and words of wisdom that I will never forget. She seriously has made a huge impact on my life that I will always remember.
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Ilene has gone above and beyond to help me become my best self! My life has changed significantly for the better since I started therapy with Ilene. I instantly felt a connection to her and I know she has my best interests at heart. I was extremely anxious starting therapy and that all went away after our first session. I am forever grateful to her!
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ilene is a very kind and respectful therapist. I always feel more calm after talking with her.
She has the ability to understanding you as a person and the trauma you have gone through. With her understanding she helps create a safe place to come up with healing and resolutions.
I’m very happy she choose this line of work because she is such a natural.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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