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Ilena Sussman

Marriage and Family Therapist

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available. <a href="https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/ilena-sussman-36476" target="_blank" alt="Logo Badge showing diverse community. Find Ilena Sussman on mentalhealthmatch.com. Therapy is for everyone."><img style="height: 200px !important; width: 200px !important" src="https://mentalhealthmatch.com/assets/images/mhm-badge.png"/></a>

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am a very experienced guide/mentor to discuss interpersonal thoughts, situations, and relationships with along your journey towards growth and balance. Together we can work as a team to collaborate and problem-solve.

What you can expect from our first session

A sense of relief with tools to cope and options to problems discussed.

“You are really good at what you do,” per patient.


Ilena's style is

Participatory
Empowering
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Ilena accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Ilena

MA (Master of Arts) at Dominican University
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, and Behavior Modification