Ilene Vallance , LMSW

Ilene Vallance, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 32 years of experience offering mental health services in both public and private settings. She brings a broad clinical background to her work, combining evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Her LMSW credential indicates she holds a master's-level social work license and is qualified to provide psychotherapy and clinical support.

Ilene works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people coping with life transitions, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control challenges, and blended family dynamics. Her practice integrates practical coping skills, mindfulness, and interpersonal communication techniques to help clients meet personal goals.

Known for a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and validating style, Ilene aims to create a collaborative therapy experience that respects each person’s pace and priorities. She offers flexible scheduling Monday through Thursday with some Saturday appointments available, and works with a diverse group of adults to help them build resilience, improve relationships, and navigate change.