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, including early morning, late afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments. Please take a look at my schedule and choose an open appointment that works best for you or let me know what you need. I look forward to meeting with you soon to get started!
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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
MI LMSW 6801078151
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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