Therapist profile
Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401009805; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22233
- NPI1992946529
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ileah-Mare
Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship problems, family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and anger. Her practice also covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD.
She emphasizes a straightforward, client-centered way of working. She listens to what matters most and helps people name practical next steps. Sessions focus on real-life patterns - how thoughts, reactions, and routines feed stress and anger. The goal is clearer choices, not quick fixes.
Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness tools to notice thoughts and shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used to set goals and build momentum. These methods are used to address issues such as resentment, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or feeling overwhelmed by change.
Ileah-Mare often helps people untangle family of origin problems, blended family stress, communication breakdowns, and challenges around commitment or forgiveness. She also supports those coping with abandonment, isolation, guilt, or shame. Conversations are practical, with attention to everyday behavior and choices.
People who come for help can expect work on skills they can use between sessions. She invites clients to try short experiments, adjust habits, and track what improves. The focus stays on what someone wants to change and small steps that produce noticeable difference.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's priorities and helps clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT involves simple exercises to notice patterns and test different responses, which can help with anger, anxiety, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean starting with brief, solution-focused steps and adding mindfulness practices or CBT strategies as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people try strategies in real life between sessions and bring those experiences back to therapy for refinement.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with relationship and family issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses focused tools to identify patterns and try small changes that can reduce anger and stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders; confirm any regional considerations when booking.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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