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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness therapy
About Ilene
Ilene Vallance, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 32 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career issues. She uses named approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy when working with adults.
Vallance draws on long experience in both public and private mental health settings. She uses straightforward techniques like skills practice, thought reframing, and mindful awareness. Sessions emphasize practical steps and communication skill building. She also addresses complex issues such as bipolar disorder, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.
Her style is described in her own terms as relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating. She helps people talk through painful feelings and problems in relationships. She works with clients to set clear goals and try concrete strategies between sessions.
Vallance offers flexible scheduling Monday through Thursday and some Saturdays. She invites people to review available appointment times and request what they need. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Sessions are provided in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action. It helps people clarify what matters and take concrete steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Treatment is collaborative and may combine approaches as progress is assessed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week or a work break. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use skills practice, worksheets, and mindfulness exercises in remote appointments to keep therapy focused and practical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career issues, and related areas such as chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating. She focuses on practical steps like skills practice, communication work, and mindful awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience providing mental health services in public and private settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in the state of Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.