- Stress and anxiety
- Thoughts and habits
- Practical coping
About Ilene
Ilene Vallance, LMSW, brings more than three decades of experience as a social worker in Michigan. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach that aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Her manner is straightforward and validating, and she focuses on practical steps that can fit into busy lives.
She commonly helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression, and rebuild self-esteem. Ilene also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life changes such as aging or career shifts. Relationship challenges, parenting stress, anger, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior techniques, client-centered work, and mindfulness. Sessions typically focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and daily habits, improving communication, and building coping skills that match each person’s goals.
Ilene has worked in both public and private settings over her career and brings experience with conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, and solution-focused strategies. She aims to tailor each visit to practical steps people can use between sessions.
Sessions are scheduled with some weekday and occasional Saturday options; prospective clients are invited to review available times and choose what fits. Ilene speaks English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW.
She commonly helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression, and rebuild self-esteem. Ilene also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life changes such as aging or career shifts. Relationship challenges, parenting stress, anger, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior techniques, client-centered work, and mindfulness. Sessions typically focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and daily habits, improving communication, and building coping skills that match each person’s goals.
Ilene has worked in both public and private settings over her career and brings experience with conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, and solution-focused strategies. She aims to tailor each visit to practical steps people can use between sessions.
Sessions are scheduled with some weekday and occasional Saturday options; prospective clients are invited to review available times and choose what fits. Ilene speaks English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns that affect daily life and sleep.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a day by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let someone choose audio rather than video when that feels more comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ilene commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, career issues, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating with a focus on practical steps. Sessions emphasize talking through thoughts and everyday habits to make small, useful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience providing mental health services in public and private settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.