Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Culver City
With over three decades of dedicated practice since 1993, I have built a reputation as a compassionate and skilled therapist specializing in addressing depression, anxiety, and complex emotional challenges. My approach integrates evidence-based methodologies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Psychotherapy, alongside innovative energy psychology techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques and Psychological Kinesiology. Licensed in California, I prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and overcome obstacles to fulfillment.My clients consistently highlight the transformative impact of my personalized care, flexible scheduling, and holistic integration of mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. Backed by advanced education from Antioch University and Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, I remain committed to staying at the forefront of therapeutic innovation while maintaining unwavering dedication to each client's unique journey.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Career Fulfillment Coaching
Relationship Therapy
Spiritual Psychology
Borderline Personality Support
Energy Psychology Sessions
Inner Bonding Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in emotional healing.
- Our therapy integrates traditional and energy psychology techniques.
- We provide flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability.
- Our practice combines mental, spiritual, and physical wellness approaches.
- We maintain active certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - State of California
- Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner
- Certified Psychological Kinesiology Practitioner
- Inner Bonding Facilitator
What people say
Compassionate and insightful
Life-changing experience
Exceptional therapeutic skills
Flexible and accommodating
Holistic healing approach
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy programs address anxiety disorders through personalized treatment plans combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and energy psychology techniques. Sessions focus on identifying root causes while providing practical coping mechanisms for daily life. Our approach emphasizes creating sustainable relief through both traditional counseling and innovative emotional freedom techniques.
Depression Counseling
Holistic depression management integrates spiritual psychology with evidence-based therapeutic frameworks. Treatment plans address biochemical, emotional, and spiritual components through weekly sessions that combine talk therapy with energy work. Clients develop tools to break negative thought patterns and rediscover life's inherent joy and purpose.
Relationship Therapy
Communication-focused programs help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. Sessions emphasize developing emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills while exploring underlying behavioral patterns. Our approach fosters healthier connections through both personal insight and practical relationship tools.
Career Fulfillment Coaching
Guided programs help clients overcome career stagnation through self-discovery exercises and goal-setting frameworks. Combining Inner Bonding techniques with practical career planning, sessions address both emotional barriers and strategic development. Clients gain clarity about their professional purpose while developing actionable plans for meaningful career transitions.
Energy Psychology Sessions
Cutting-edge PSYCH-K and EFT techniques address emotional blockages at their energetic roots. These sessions combine muscle testing with cognitive restructuring to reprogram limiting beliefs. Clients experience rapid shifts in self-perception and emotional regulation through this integrative approach to mental and energetic well-being.
People
Dr. Ilene Krems
Licensed Therapist
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Krems specializes in integrating traditional psychotherapy with energy psychology techniques. She holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and podiatric medicine, maintaining active California licensure and multiple therapy certifications while serving clients through personalized, compassionate care.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I combine Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Psychotherapy with energy psychology techniques like EFT and PSYCH-K for comprehensive emotional healing.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide virtual sessions via FaceTime and phone consultations to accommodate clients outside the Culver City area.
What are your office hours?
Sessions are available Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM to accommodate various schedules.
Are therapy sessions covered by insurance?
I accept insurance and handle billing directly to make mental health care more accessible for my clients.
How do you address spiritual aspects in therapy?
Spiritual psychology components are integrated through Inner Bonding practices and exploration of higher self-guidance systems during sessions.
