About me

I have worked in the mental health field for 25 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Massachusetts. I have a long history of working with young and older teenagers in a mental health clinic, home based therapy and several school settings. Teenagers can often be highly negative coming to therapy. The teenage years are difficult ones. The pressure on our teens is great. The issues of friends, popularity, sex and academics can often negatively impact our teenager. The teenager often feels lonely in the large high school and finds it impossible to make a true friend. There is so much pressure to get into a good college and many teenagers struggle with their
academics. I have worked with teens dealing with eating disorders, sexual and physical abuse and anger management issues. I have found the Therapeutic bond that grows
between the teenager and the therapist to be most significant. The teenager feeling very angry and negative going to therapy slowly begins to feel the trust between him or herself and the therapist. The teenager slowly begins to verbalize his or her feelings. The teenager feels that he is being heard. The teenager knows he can trust his therapist who supports him and validates his feelings. Positive work can be achieved using a variety of therapy types. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Emotion based Therapy and Narrative Therapy. In a supportive therapy setting, your teenager can slowly explore his issues and begin to understand what he is feeling and why he does the negative things he does. A happier emotionally balanced teenager is my aim in therapy with each unique child!!!!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Jealousy , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MA LMHC 4114


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ilene Liner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

Very very good counselor. Feel support during and between sessions. Highly recommended.

Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She is the best... she tells it like is it and is always striving to make every effort to figure out what it is you as a client need to go through what you are going through to grown through it

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Ilene for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Ilene is fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about her. Her understanding, knowledge and empathy make her easy to connect with and have a conversation with. She exhibits a lot of positivity and is such a wonderful support.

Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She has been a great therapist and helps in anyway possible!! She will always give you 100%

Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, adhd, and self esteem

Ilene is focused, compassionate, warm, and has been great at helping me look at situations and people through a new lens. I have felt much better and more confident in my own abilities since working with her.

Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ilene is one of a kind. She is able to articulate what you are saying and provides support and compassion for you as well.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Fantastic. Great listener; non judgement. Has really helped me to heal and move forward in a positive way; very thankful to be able to do this work and improve with her.

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Ilene for 3 months

You have been so helpful to us and we appreciate all you have been able yo help us with

Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship

She’s amazing

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

As someone who is new to therapy in any form, Ilene has been great with helping me out and going over things that have gone unaddressed for far too long. Great listener, and is very much appreciated.

Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Highly recommended

Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ilene has been wonderful and has helped me a lot over the short time I’ve known her.

Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Can't wait to work with you again Ilene

Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Ilene is incredible. A compassionate listener who offers empathy as well as active suggestions for meaningful ways to address positive changes to behaviors. I am grateful for my time working with her. I have been changed for the better because of Ilene.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Ilene. She is so kind, empathetic and non-judgemental. There was a lot of change going on in my life at one point in time, and Ilene helped me through it. She helped me take a step back and think through everything. And gave me the tools to deal with my anxiety. She also was very responsive through messaging, which was great in situations where I wanted her advice in real time and didn’t want to have to wait until our next session. I cant say enough good things about Ilene. I’ve had many therapists during my life and she is absolutely one of the best!

Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 5 months

Ilene has been great with my son. He has had some social issues and has never lasted more than a few sessions with every other therapist we have tried (at least 5 others). He is comfortable talking with Ilene and makes his own appointments, etc with her. I’ve been very satisfied with the treatment received so far.

Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Extremely supporting and understanding of why I signed up for the service!

Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Ilene for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Ilene is wonderful. She is always there for me and makes me feel supported and understood.

Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Ilene has been a wonderful support for me. She is attentive and actually fun to speak with. I feel better about things since I've been able to talk with her.

Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Ilene was very quick to reach out to me once we were matched together. She quickly got to work talking things over with me and helping me get to the root of my issue. I was tentative to try teen counseling at first but she made it all very easy. Talking to her was extremely helpful for me.

Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 3 days on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

After one session with Ilene, I feel confident that she is the right therapist for me. I found her to be tough yet compassionate. I look forward to working with her more!

Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Ilene has been my champion. She has gone above and beyond in my time of need. She is loyal and supportive. I am greatful to have her in my life during my hardships.

Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Great experience.

Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues

She is great!

Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Ilene for 4 months

I have had very helpful advice from Ilene regarding my dieting and eating habits and she has frequently suggested many ways to improve my sleep as well. She has been a big help over the last few months in conjunction with my diet coach from The Transform Alliance.

Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ilene is a wonderful resource. She is very supportive and responsive and checks up on things I forgot I was even struggling with. She has been the best I’ve had on teencounseling.com!

Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Ilene is an incredibly dedicated and caring individual. She is to the point and down to earth. She helps get to the heart of issues with compassion and without judgment. Anyone who has the chance to work with her is very lucky.

Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief

Iiene has been kind, compassionate and very supportive.

Written on Oct 19, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Ilene is very a compassionate and kind counselor. She has helped me wade through my anxieties this year. She always has something comforting to say, as well as clear guidelines on techniques that have positively helped me daily. I would strongly recommend her.

Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I always feel a deep sense of validation and relief after my sessions with Ilene. She is able to normalize your feelings and make you feel validated. She is non-judgmental and full of useful tips/exercises. She helped me through a difficult time, and I value all that I learned from her.

Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

Ilene is an excellent counselor! She has worked around my chaotic schedule and made it easy to access help. She also has a way of cutting through a story to get at the heart of what is bothering me. She is helping me focus on my well being, something I do not do well, using mindfulness tools she's provided. Best part is that she enables me and encourages me to use these tools on my own, setting me up for succes without her direct interaction. It feels empowering to have the tools added to my kit.

Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I enjoyed my first session with Ilene Liner, she was very professional, an active listener, and non-judgmental. She made me feel like my problems were important and needed attention, and the help she offered was not hard. In fact, speaking with her made me relieved of my anxiety and depression and the techniques she offered were helpful. I recommend Ilene Liner to those who are dealing with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, and depression.

Written on May 24, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I have exchanged many messages with Ilene and done one video call so far. She has taken everything I have told her from my messages and used it in the video conference to better understand me and my situation. She is also consistent with her techniques that she uses with me and keep it to a few techniques and strategies when I am feeling overwhelmed, understanding that more choices would overwhelm me more.

Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Ilene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ilene is so kind and compassionate. She allows me to express and explain myself, while prompting me to answer questions I haven’t thought about. She has given me techniques to reduce my anxiety and help me stay calm. She also checks in with me between sessions to see how I am doing or just to say she hopes I had a nice weekend. I would recommend Ilene to anyone who is looking for counseling.

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