Michelle Ilyayev

Silver Linings Counseling is a virtual telehealth group practice based in Queens, New York City, founded by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Michelle Ilyayev, LMHC.

The practice’s areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, marital problems, grief, low self-esteem, codependency, as well as women’s issues and self-harm reduction.

After diagnosing common mental health challenges or relationship issues, the Silver Liningz Counseling team uses an array of psychotherapy methods to improve patient’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and more.

The Silver Liningz Counseling specialists offer sliding scale sessions determined by financial stability. The mental health team enjoys caring for new and existing patients and compassionately welcomes them to the practice.

They specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and other forms of psychotherapy to enhance patient’s mental health and quality of life.

Clients struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression can entrust the Silver Liningz Counseling specialists with superior virtual care without leaving the comfort of home.

The practice takes a holistic approach to care, offering positive psychology treatments individualized to each patient’s needs. Treatment at Silver Liningz Counseling is seamless and easy to set up. The practice accepts major insurances and offers convenient appointment availability without a waitlist.