Ilana Grines, LMFT

We are shaped by the stories we inherit, and therapy helps us choose how we live them.

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Why Ilana Grines, LMFT chose to be in the helping profession

I was drawn to the helping profession because I have always been fascinated by how people survive, adapt, and find meaning, especially when life takes unexpected turns. As a Jewish therapist, I carry a deep respect for resilience, the strength of community, and the rich complexity of human experience. I am deeply committed to creating a space where people feel seen and understood, even in moments of uncertainty or struggle. Therapy, for me, is an opportunity to walk alongside someone as they explore their challenges and discover new ways of being.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to build a life that feels authentic, connected, and embodied. My work focuses on helping people untangle the stories that weigh them down, identify their strengths, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether someone is navigating transitions, managing stress, or working through deeper emotional patterns, I aim to provide guidance, support, and compassion along the way. My goal is always to help clients feel less alone, more empowered, and better able to engage with life on their own terms.

Ilana Grines, LMFT's approach

My approach to therapy and coaching is grounded, collaborative, and practical. I work with clients to understand why certain patterns show up in their lives rather than judging themselves for having them. By blending emotional insight with real-world application, the work becomes both thoughtful and actionable, helping change feel meaningful and sustainable. I pace sessions intentionally, always attuned to each client’s needs, readiness, and capacity, so the process feels manageable and supportive.

The goal of our work together is to cultivate greater clarity, a stronger sense of agency, and more satisfying relationships. I help clients untangle the stories and habits that can hold them back, while also identifying strengths they can draw on. Whether the focus is on personal growth, navigating transitions, or improving connection with others, my aim is to make the work feel practical, empowering, and deeply human. Ultimately, I want clients to leave sessions feeling seen, understood, and more equipped to engage with life on their own terms.

What you can expect from sessions with Ilana Grines, LMFT

You can expect sessions to feel grounded, relational, and focused. Together, we explore what is actually happening in your life—not just ideas, but the lived experience that shapes how you think, feel, and act. Some sessions may feel affirming, offering validation and support, while others may feel more challenging, inviting you to reflect in new ways. Both are essential parts of the process, and I aim to hold space for each experience with care and attention.

My goal is to create an environment where you feel genuinely understood while also being gently encouraged to see things differently. This work is about progress, not performance, and I prioritize helping you build insight, confidence, and practical strategies that carry beyond our sessions. Over time, the process can help you navigate life with greater clarity, agency, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Ilana Grines, LMFT's experience working with the Jewish community

I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families within the Jewish community. I support clients across a wide range of observance levels, cultural identities, and family structures, recognizing that each person’s experience is unique. I understand how intergenerational history, community expectations, and cultural values can shape mental health, relationships, and personal identity, and I aim to approach each of these influences with care and nuance.

My work is culturally attuned, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of each client’s lived experience. I strive to create a space where clients feel fully seen—not just as individuals, but within the context of their families, communities, and cultural heritage. Through this approach, I help clients explore challenges, uncover strengths, and build lives that feel authentic, connected, and meaningful. My goal is always to support growth, insight, and a sense of understanding that extends beyond the therapy room.

Ilana Grines, LMFT's Book Recommendation Zone

• Sexual Intelligence
  Sexual intelligence thoughtfully explains the ability to understand, manage, and respond to one's own and others' sexual needs, desires, and emotions in a healthy, ethical, and authentic manner.
• Man's Search For Meaning
  Man’s Search For Meaning is an exploration of how one may find meaning in the most unusual places, even in the horrendous environment that was characteristic of Nazi-Germany concentration camps.
• Attached
  Explains how childhood attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant) affect adult romantic relationships, offering strategies to understand your patterns and improve connections by identifying your style and your partner's.

Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Sex Therapy
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Body image
• Gender Identity Issues
• Relationships
• Sexual health & dysfunction
• Transitions & Change

6 years in practice

Licenses

• LMFT by BBS 2019. License number 116296

Degrees

• Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy 2016

Certificates

• Certified Sex Therapist by Modern Sex Therapy Institutes 2025

Average costs per session

$225

Payment Methods

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