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Hello, my name is Iris Bilan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling with over nine years’ experience. I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as well as EMDR Trauma Therapy. I work with adult men and women. I practice with the belief that understanding mental health wellness is critical to total physical, emotional and spiritual health, so I am available to help you achieve that goal. I prefer to assist you on phone or video sessions only.
I help people who experience depression/anxiety, addiction problems, couples therapy, relationship issues, family conflict, PTSD, and problems with life stage transitions. Most times these difficulties come with additional problems and challenges so I can assist you with strategies/solutions to your immediate stressors. Recognizing mindfulness as the primary source of peace and serenity I can support you staying in the moment without fear of the future or dread over the past.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Military and veterans issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues
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She’s the best
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 4 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Iris has been a wonderful therapist. I would highly recommend anyone to work with her.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Iris Bilan is a good listener. She communicates back what she’s heard with relevant insight. She asks critical questions and shares constructive information.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Iris is fantastic! I was hesitant to try Better Help and I’m so glad I did. Iris provides great, concrete advice and guidance. I’m growing a lot from working with her. Thanks!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Iris listens and is my kind of person. I can relate to her and find that she is very involved in my care in ways that I didn't expect. She likes to know what is going on with me on a regular basis and responds in a very timely manner. I really enjoy talking to her.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Iris is a solid professional with a lot of experience
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Iris just gets it . She has the knowledge , and wisdom that truly helps me to take the steps forward in my life , in all areas , she provides support and the tools , with the perfect amount of encouragement to move me forward . I am extremely grateful I found Iris when I did .
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Iris for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Due to Iris' empathetic nature, I can easily talk to her, and she is able to create a safe atmosphere, which I believe is crucial to the success of therapy. Thank you, Iris. ❤
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Love Iris's approach, so much more that she offers, accountability exercises. Mindful listening, printable daily reminders to carry you through the tough days. Responds to my Journal with positive tidbits to get you through the day. And most of all hope and acceptance.
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am only on my 2nd session with Iris but she has given me so much hope for a bright future ahead for myself
Written on Oct 08, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Iris is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s wise, assertive, and really understands my mental health needs. I am so grateful I found her!
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Iris shares her heart - she listens, cares and shares her wisdom. I am blessed.
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms Bilan is attentive, intelligent and uses techniques that are practical and effective. She is both knowledgeable and hard working. She has been very helpful!
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 4 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Iris has been very helpful and i have recommended Better Help to many people because of her fabulous therapy. Thankyou
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Iris is amazing, helps me to cope with anxiety and think clearly. She’s a great listener and always has useful feedback on my experiences.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Iris has empowered me to make positive changes in my daily life and to be more in control of my thoughts and actions. She is non-judgmental and relatable and I always feel better after each session. I would highly recommend her services.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Iris is a very patient and great therapist. She is able to understand my situation and didn't judge me at all. I feel completely safe when I talked to her. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Iris for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Being matched with Iris feels like a blessing
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
I’ve been working with Iris for over a year. She is amazing.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Iris has been extremely helpful. She is calm, direct, comforting, and so attentive! She has loads of experience and puts you at ease in your therapeutic process immediately. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Iris is very compassionate and wise. I still have more work to do with her but so far she is guiding me in the direction I was wanting to go. She is always on time for appointments and responds to my messages in a timely manner. I never feel judge by her, only that she genuinely wants to help. I would recommend her if your goal is to discover more about who you are and how you can grow and love yourself more.
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Iris has been a great help to me for over a year. She has been supportive but also not afraid to be direct and call me out when that's what is needed, which is exactly what I had been looking for. She is responsive and flexible and has provided me with great resources. Iris has been an important guide for me during a difficult time and I have seen incredible progress and development while working with her for which I am very appreciative.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Iris is straight and no nonsense to the point which suits my personality well. She is a good listener and is supportive and also incorporates exercises into the sessions and gives homework, which is key for me.
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I have been a patient of Iris on and off for almost 3 years. She is welcoming and direct, and has helped me immensely through some fo the hardest moments I have had in my life in these few years. She keeps me accountable and allows me to feel supported in a way that no other counselor has
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Shes great. She has been helping me with my mental problems and is the best when you want upfront honest awnsers and advice. I would definitely recommend her
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has an extremely welcoming and open personality. I've never felt judged by her. I have only been offered real advice, no sugar coating involved. I love how she has tools on tools on tools to help
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Iris has been a wonderful support who is VERY responsive.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve been seeing her for almost 2 years! She is amazing and supportive!
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Iris has made such a positive impact on my life. I look forward to our sessions because I know I will come away from them with tools that I can use to better myself. She has helped me to acknowledge progress and good things, while also coaching me through ways to take control to make improvements. She is wonderful and has made my first therapy experience feel safe, useful, and productive.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Iris is an amazing person and therapist. She has helped me overcome my trauma and anxiety. I can’t thank her enough she has changed my life! I would highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Iris is wonderful! She is a very relaxed person, so she is easy to talk to, but she also tells you how it is. She's given me plenty of times to ramble through my feelings, and then she helps me understand or talk through them. Iris has helped me make major improvement over the last five months. She is awesome
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Iris has been such a dedicated therapist as things in my life continue to grow and change. She’s become a wonderful constant that helps me navigate life.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Iris Bilan is an amazing therapist, but more importantly an amazing human being.
I went to multiple therapists (in person) before seeing Iris -all were PhD's -, they were all just pretending to listen and nodding the whole time, waiting for my time to run out and collect their payment.
I grew tired of therapy, I saw the whole thing as just a money grabbing business where you go to person, pay them 200 dollars a session so that they pretend to listen and just nod.
Through a series of "fortunate" events, I found Iris, I was a little bit not sure if this would be any different, but I thought let me give this thing a shot.
At session one, I realized this was different, on that session, I got more help than I had from all my previous sessions with other therapists combined.
she listened, taught me immediate coping strategies so I may survive, then explored my whole set of problems, and she did not shy away from challenging my perspective and correcting it when it was skewed.
She was always there for me, she was there even when it was urgent and not convenient for anybody else.
she helped me get back on my feet after everything in my life just crashed and burned.
Thanks to her, now Im in a better place mentally, personally and proffessionally, I wouldn't be able to do that without her guidance.
And for that Im eternally grateful
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Iris for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Truly amazing
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Iris takes the time to listen to my problems/concerns and gives me great advice. She has my best interest in mind, is non-judgemental, and provides excellent positive reinforcement. She has helped me quit a drug addiction, talk through depression, and relationship issues. I feel comfortable discussing any topic with her. She provides very helpful handouts, exercises, and meditations. I would highly recommend Iris.
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Iris is really down to earth but tells it how it is. She’s very supportive but also makes sure you stick to your goals and are doing everything you need to be to stay on track
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Iris always adjusts to my availability and is always helpful
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Iris is very understanding and a great person. She was God send when I was going through very rough time l. Thank you!
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
My transformation after working with Iris these last 7 months or so has been phenomenal. She has helped me gain confidence, become more assertive and take control of my life back.
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 6 months
Iris is a really wonderful person and therapist. In the short time I’ve been doing sessions with her she has helped me tremendously and taught me so many helpful skills I will continue to use throughout my life. She is understanding and so easy to confide in, I would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning depression
Iris has been the perfect counsellor to give me the coping mechanisms to deal with my illness. I've had more days of feeling like a 'normal' functioning person than I've ever had. Although my depression may surface regularly, I'm not having bleak months of suffering. It feels good to have it under control
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have been working with Iris for a few months now, and she has helped me with managing my anxiety and building my confidence through self-love. She listens and provides honest feedback. Working with Iris and putting the work in has helped me improve my relationships and has made a noticeable difference in my life. I feel like I am becoming a more authentic version of myself.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have only had 2 sessions with Iris but she is remarkably kind and so easy to share with I feel at peace with myself and have such clarity of thought at our sessions.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Iris is a caring, strong, and wise woman. She has supported me all along. I am grateful to have met her. She has helped me felt much better. Now, I am able to walk the journey of healing much easier because of her. Much love.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Iris for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
She is so awesome! She listens to what I have to say and then responds with ways to help and gets on your level. I love her!
Written on Dec 20, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Iris was wonderful and exceeded my expectations!
My previous counselling experience was very 'clinical' and I did not feel I benefited from it but Iris was the total opposite. She made me feel comfortable from the start, gave me space to talk and work through my problems and, most importantly, gave practical advice for how to improve my mental health. Iris is really easy to talk to, an excellent listener and I feel she really believes in what she does - I never once felt 'talked down to', she always spoke to me with a balance of empathy and practicality.
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Even when I don’t feel like talking she’s a pleasure to chat with. Just that in itself will lift my spirits a bit. She has a good energy and is engaging.
Written on Dec 05, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Iris has a depth of experience and expertise along with a caring and empathetic approach. Her help has been life changing for me.
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Iris was really good the first time I had counseling with her and am so thankful that she is still available to continue now that I have renewed my subscription.
Written on Oct 24, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I've been working with Iris for a few months and so many people have commented on how much happier I seem in that time. Iris is such a great listener, and always supportive. I just find talking to these calming and really value the tool shes taught me to cope with my struggles better.
Written on Oct 19, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Iris is a compassionate and avid listener who can get to the center of what you are thinking. She offers good advice and thought provoking advice which I find valuable. I would recommend her (and have).
Written on Oct 01, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a great listener, I appreciate her being there all the time. She helps you a lot to grow and to find your strengths and develop them.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Iris is a great listener and the best! She has helped me identify my issues. She has also helped me to get through those issues with the great tools/resources she had provided for me. Iris could really understand and respect how I feel about the situations I'm having. She's very patient. I'm really grateful for having her as my counselor.
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Iris is exactly what I have been looking for! She gets straight to the point and gives you tools to work with. I have had trouble finding a good counselor up until now, I feel like most of them just sit there and listen and give me nothing.
Written on Aug 06, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Dr. Iris is amazing! She truly listens to me and her methods have been so great so far. She has a way of reading what’s truly going on and getting to the deeper issue!
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 1 month
I’ve only had 1 live session with Iris but I already feel so much better after the 1 session and speaking on the 24/7 chat with her. She’s kind, patient and understanding and offers a range of ways to help me cope with my phobia and anxiety.
It’s nice to know I have someone to talk to and someone who listens and responds quickly with helpful advice.
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have only had 2 sessions with Iris but I already feel more positive and on the right path. I’d recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I like Iris. I trust her and she understands that I have been going through a very tough time. She is patient when I talk about my personal issues and gives good advice. She has given me exercises to do and made recommendations for meditations which have been helpful. I look forward to continuing to work with Iris.
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Iris and I clicked because she has a sensitive, compassionate, but also no-nonsense attitude. She doesn’t sugar coat what I need to hear or coddle me, which I need. I’m a strong personality with a lot of professional success and I needed someone who would tell it to me straight and be firm. She has been such a supportive lifeline during some really bad circumstances and I am grateful we were matched.
Written on Jun 24, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Iris is a fantastic listener and has been great to talk to. She and I shared so many opinions and we’re able to talk through various events in my life to help make sense of them. I am so thankful for her kindness and time.
Written on Jun 14, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Iris has been great, I went in looking to get help on anger issues but she quickly recognized that I needed help with my overall health. She has been great in listening to me, getting to my root issues, educating me on working through them and actively corresponding with me in between sessions.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had Iris for two weeks and could not be happier. She is kind, understanding, and the perfect balance of easy to talk to and complete expert. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 10, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Iris helped me find peace of mind so quickly. Even before our first session, I was put at ease with our exchange through messages.
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I've only had a couple of appointments with Iris so far, but I have found them useful and supportive, and quite practical in terms of giving me the tools to get myself out of the funk I find myself in...
Written on May 19, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Iris was very helpful in assessing were we needed to start from reading text sessions. Didn’t feel that we focused to much in history and was able to quickly get into the meat and potatoes of what needs to be worked on. Looking forward to continuing counseling with Iris.
Written on May 09, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
When I speak to iris, I feel a lot clarity and I can figure out how best to approach my problems. I have grown my communication skills to improve my relationship and developed the confidence to speak up for myself at work and in my personal life. In just a few short weeks, Iris has helped me to transform my outlook on life and has given me so much hope for the future!
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Iris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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