Ilana works with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds. Ilana has experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. Ilana loves working with millennials and those in the LGBTQ+ community. Ilana’s therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT ), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She believes that therapy is collaborative and encourages her clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.Ilana’s goal is to help you achieve your best relationship, or best self, whether that be by building trust, increasing effective communication, or deepening existing strengths. Together you can address issues related to stress, relationships, work, anxiety, and depression... to name a few.Ilana maintains offices Encino and Irvine, CA, and offers virtual sessions via video and phone. Contact her today to see how she can help you.Message to clientsI hope to act as your therapist, teammate, and cheerleader. I bring empathy, humor, and a professional lens to the room. You bring yourself and the unique expertise in your life. Together, we’ll work as a team to achieve your therapeutic goals.Finding a good fit with a therapist can sometimes take a little time and effort. I encourage you to reach out with any questions you may have about me or the therapeutic process, and to see if we might be a good match. I offer a free telephone or zoom consultation to make sure that we are the right match before ever getting started. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance. Happy to answer any and all questions!