Profile / United States
Ilene Vallance, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Master Social Worker - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Ilene
Ilene Vallance, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses sleep problems, anger, career pressures, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and related challenges.
Ilene uses straightforward, skills-based approaches in sessions. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, building coping strategies, and improving communication with others.
Her background includes long experience in both public and private mental health settings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. These are used to help people manage emotions, reduce symptoms, and make concrete changes in daily life.
In meetings she keeps a relaxed, nonjudgmental, validating style. Appointments can be scheduled Monday through Thursday, with some Saturday times. She asks people to review scheduling options and choose a time that fits.
People who contact her start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted and sessions are offered in English.
How Ilene uses CBT, ACT and DBT for online work
Ilene draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include setting small behavioral experiments and using practical worksheets to track thoughts and moods.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and create actions that match what matters most. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to chosen goals and clearer daily steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. DBT skills can be useful for intense emotions and for improving interactions with others.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what works for the person. The first sessions typically focus on clear, manageable steps for the following week so people can see what helps.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also adapt exercises like worksheets and mindfulness practices to work well across different session setups.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with DBT, ACT, client-centered work, and mindfulness to teach practical skills and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience providing mental health services in both public and private settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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