Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Culver City, CA
With over three decades of dedicated experience in counseling and psychotherapy, I have devoted my career to helping individuals and couples overcome life's most challenging emotional and psychological obstacles. Since 1993, I have provided specialized therapeutic services grounded in evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Psychotherapy. My practice focuses on treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship conflicts while incorporating innovative techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques and Psychological Kinesiology. As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore their inner experiences and develop personalized recovery plans.My unique background includes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and extensive training in energy psychology, allowing me to offer a multidimensional approach to mental wellness. I have firsthand experience navigating career dissatisfaction, which fuels my commitment to helping others achieve professional fulfillment. My practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring clients receive both practical tools and emotional support tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Couples Therapy
Career Fulfillment Coaching
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Spiritual Psychotherapy
Energy Psychology Sessions
Narcissism Recovery
Online Therapy
In-person Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized experience in treating anxiety and depression.
- Our practice combines traditional therapy with innovative energy psychology techniques.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and couples' needs.
- Our therapist holds dual credentials in psychology and medical sciences.
- We emphasize practical tools for immediate emotional relief and long-term growth.
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
What people say
Compassionate approach
Specialized expertise in anxiety
Effective energy psychology techniques
Lasting emotional healing
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Addresses panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and PTSD through personalized recovery plans. Combines clinical expertise with energy psychology techniques for comprehensive symptom relief.
Depression Counseling
Targeted treatment for major and chronic depression incorporating spiritual psychotherapy and emotional freedom techniques. Focuses on rebuilding self-worth and developing coping strategies. Utilizes both traditional therapy and innovative energy-based interventions for lasting recovery.
Couples Therapy
Skill-building sessions for improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. Addresses patterns from past experiences affecting current partnerships. Combines individual and joint sessions to foster healthier relationship dynamics and mutual understanding.
Career Fulfillment Coaching
Specialized coaching for career transition and professional satisfaction. Helps identify personal strengths and align careers with authentic desires. Incorporates psychological tools to overcome self-doubt and develop actionable plans for career transformation.
Energy Psychology
Innovative approach combining PSYCH-K and EFT techniques for emotional regulation. Addresses subconscious patterns affecting mental health through kinesiology-based interventions. Provides rapid relief from stress and self-limiting beliefs while promoting long-term psychological resilience.
People
Dr. Ilene Krems
Licensed Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 30+ years experience in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Holds dual credentials in psychology and podiatric medicine. Specializes in energy psychology and spiritual psychotherapy for holistic mental health treatment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Psychotherapy, supplemented with energy psychology techniques like EFT and PSYCH-K for comprehensive treatment.
What mental health conditions do you specialize in treating?
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, borderline personality disorder, narcissism, relationship conflicts, and career fulfillment challenges using evidence-based therapeutic methods.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
I accept most PPO and POS insurance plans, personally submitting claims on clients' behalf, though I'm not covered by HMO insurance plans for therapy services.
What payment methods are available for sessions?
I accept cash, Venmo, Zelle, and major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for both in-person and online therapy sessions.
Can I bring an emotional support animal to sessions?
Yes, I welcome emotional support animals in sessions as part of creating a comfortable therapeutic environment for clients requiring animal companionship during treatment.
