Ilana Pilcz, Psychotherapist
LMHC-D, LPC, MA
Therapy with me is rooted in connection - to self, to others, and within the therapeutic relationship itself. I believe healing happens in the space between client and therapist, when you feel safe enough to truly be authentic. Sessions feel like a real conversation: curious, grounded, and collaborative, where humor sits beside sadness and lightness lives alongside depth. There are no silent nods or detached "mmmhmm"s here, just two humans slowing down and exploring what's been shaping your inner and relational world.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, and somatic mindfulness (plus the Gottman Method with couples), I help clients cultivate inner safety and self-trust, making vulnerability feel more possible and connection more secure, honest, and alive. I'm especially drawn to helping people understand and gently unburden the parts of themselves that have been working hard to protect them: the ones that might show up as high achievement, competence, or caretaking. Clients often describe feeling both deeply held and gently challenged in ways that foster real, lasting growth.
Whether I'm working with individuals or couples, I offer a therapeutic space that feels deeply human - one where you can reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and explore the messy, meaningful work of being human with support, humor, and care.
Training & Education
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New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York Diagnostic Privilege
New York Licensed Professional Counselor
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) Certification Track Level 1
Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Learn Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples Series
Hagodorian Sand Tray Therapy Levels 1-3
Somatic Skills Level 1
3 Approaches to Story in Therapy: Narrative Therapy
3 Misunderstandings about Grief with Diane Poole Heller
Existential Therapy Training
Guided Imagery in Therapy
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MA in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University
BM in Professional Music (Concentration: Musical Theatre Vocal Performance) from Berklee College of Music (Summa Cum Laude)
Authenticity
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Connection
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Safety & Security
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Creativity
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Collaboration
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Authenticity 〰️ Connection 〰️ Safety & Security 〰️ Creativity 〰️ Collaboration 〰️
Connect with me
Please reach out to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.