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Michelle Ilyayev, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Michelle Ilyayev, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Michelle Ilyayev, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Telephone: 631-212-3057

Billing and Insurance:

I am an in-network provider for:

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Beacon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Cigna
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Health
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GHI
  • HealthFirst
  • Magellan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid (some plans)
  • Medicare
  • Metro Plus
  • Molina
  • Multiplan
  • MVP
  • NYSHIP Empire Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • TriWest
  • UniCare
  • United Health Care
  • Wellcare
Session Fees: $100
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

175 East Shore Road

great neck, New York, 11023

175 east shore rd

great neck, New York, 11023

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that healing happens in genuine, human connection. While our clinicians bring diverse backgrounds, our approach is consistently client-centered and collaborative. We don't just focus on symptoms; we work with you to understand your story and equipped you with practical tools to create the life you want.

My Practice & Services

Therapy is a chance for growth, a chance for happiness, a chance for a life worth living. I am a board-certified licensed mental health counselor in New York, practicing in the Queens-based area. I have a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in mental health counseling, both from St.John's University, a CACREP-accredited university. I provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families. My Areas of specialized training include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), child and family therapy, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), personal coaching, personality issues, crisis management, vocational guidance, trauma issues, and addictions.

My Therapy Focus

Negativity has a way of dampening our spirits and clouding our potential. I believe that true transformation happens when we shift our focus toward the thoughts that lift us up but I also know that this shift doesn't happen overnight. I often tell my clients that "Rome was not built in a day." In a world of "quick fixes," I offer a different approach: a commitment to the deep, meaningful work that leads to a lifetime of change. I provide a safe, mutually respectful space where you are invited to be your most authentic self. Here, vulnerability isn?t a weakness; it?s the doorway to becoming the best version of yourself. Therapy is a journey, and while the work can be challenging, the payout is a life rooted in clarity, positivity, and resilience. Let?s start building your foundation together.

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Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Groups I Work With

  • After diagnosing common mental health challenges or relationship issues, the Michelle Silver Lining Mental Health Counseling team uses an array of psychotherapy methods to improve patients’ thoughts, emotions, behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and more. 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 patients’ mental health and quality of life. Clients struggling with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), bipolar, borderline personality, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, or depression can entrust the Michelle Silver Lining Mental Health 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 Michelle Silver Lining Mental Health Counseling is seamless and easy to set up.

Industries & Communities Served

  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Education
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
  • Professional Sports
  • LGBTQ+
  • BIPOC
  • Union First

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviorism
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Breakup
  • Career Choice
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Fear
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Birthing
  • Psychosis
  • School issues
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Love
  • Sleep Issues
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Suspiciousness / Paranoia
  • Women's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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