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Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen, LPC

Compassionate LPC guiding relationships and life transitions
  • Relationship focus
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Support for transitions

About Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen

Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, motivation and self-esteem, confidence building, and helping people navigate major life changes. Her work centers on recognizing each person's strengths and helping them apply those strengths to overcome obstacles and regain a sense of direction.

Smith-Allen approaches care with the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories, and that meaningful change often begins when someone chooses to take a first step. She aims to create a supportive space that encourages growth, empowerment, and clearer decision making. Clients seeking more satisfying relationships, improved self-worth, or strategies for coping with transitions will find an emphasis on practical tools and collaborative partnership in her work.

Throughout her practice she prioritizes encouragement and empowerment, guiding clients through change in ways that fit their values and goals. Her experience in family conflict, relationship dynamics, and life transition work informs a compassionate, strengths-based approach to counseling.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen have?

Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen has 21 years of experience.

Is Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include AZ LPC LPC-22233 and MI LPC 6401009805.

In which languages does Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen located?

She is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen as my therapist?

You can work with Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen work with international clients?

Yes, Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; it helps with self-exploration, confidence, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering tools to manage emotional reactivity and improve coping during life transitions.

Ileah-Mare Smith-Allen partners with clients to determine which approach or blend of methods fits best, taking into account each person’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for clients who may be far from a therapist’s office. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, apply therapeutic tools between meetings, and receive consistent support while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

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