- 20 years experience
- Relationship and trauma focus
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Ilene
Ilene draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors. She brings Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed ideas to relationship concerns. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and attention.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with individuals and couples and a focus on family issues. She has studied with leaders in couple work and uses tools from Imago Relationship Therapy in partner work. Over two decades she has helped people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, and changes related to caregiving and aging.
In sessions Ilene talks through strategies and thought patterns with clients so they can try different approaches between meetings. She often combines skills work, emotional processing, and practical problem solving. The aim is to help people make changes that fit their lives and values.
Her practice also addresses concerns like self-esteem, parenting stress, sleep and eating difficulties, career strain, and compassion fatigue. People who want a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist who integrates relationship work and skill-building may find her approach helpful.
How Ilene’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Ilene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her practice. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression through practical exercises and homework. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and connection in relationships, helping partners identify patterns and build stronger bonds.She also draws on Mindfulness-based practices to teach simple attention and breathing techniques that reduce stress and improve focus. These approaches are described and tried together with each person so clients and therapist can decide what fits best. Finding the right approach is collaborative; she will work with you to match methods to your needs, goals, and comfort level.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or follow-up work easier to schedule. Talk with the therapist or program staff about which session arrangements will work best for your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ilene work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Ilene uses a practical, collaborative style that mixes skill building and emotional work. Sessions focus on identifying helpful strategies and understanding how past experiences affect current challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and family issues.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.