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Last edited 04/06/2026

Headshot of Dr. Michelle Ilyayev Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Michelle Ilyayev

Accepting New Clients
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Headshot of Dr. Michelle Ilyayev Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Identifies As
Woman
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemBorderline Personality Disorder
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyCareersWork StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesBorderline Personality DisorderRace & Cultural IdentitySocial AnxietyADHDAddictionAbuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthAnger managementAttachment issuesChild mental healthCompulsive behavior
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyPsychoanalysisMindfulness PracticesApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Cognitive Processing TherapyImago Relationship TherapyPositive PsychologyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)1199 SEIUAmbetter HealthAmerigroupBeacon Health OptionsCarelon Behavioral HealthExcellus BlueCross BlueShieldFidelis CareHealthfirstMagnaCareMedicareMetroPlus Health PlanOptumOptum: EAP
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$130
Family Therapy:$120
Couples Counseling:$120
Individual Therapy:$120
Group Therapy:$100
Child Counseling:$120
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 009856
Work HistoryI’ve spent the last several years working in high-paced community mental health centers and outpatient clinics, which really shaped my focus on helping people navigate complex trauma and severe anxiety. That experience was invaluable because it taught me how to work with "stuck" emotions and help clients find relief when they feel they’ve tried everything. A large part of my career was spent in a hospital-based program, where I developed a specialty in supporting people through major life transitions like divorce, career changes, or grief—and treating underlying depressive symptoms that come with those changes. I learned that "clinical" doesn't have to mean cold; rather, it means meeting a person exactly where they are with proven, practical tools. I have also worked extensively with couples and young adults, helping them break cycles of people-pleasing and building better communication habits. I’m passionate about empowering my clients to move from merely surviving to actually thriving in their relationships and personal lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Dr. Michelle Ilyayev, LMHC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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