Defne Ildiz, LCPC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Defne Ildiz

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Culturally Sensitive

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Defne Ildiz

Therapy is not just about symptom relief—it’s about making space for the parts of you that may feel difficult to name and understand. Together, we gently explore patterns and emotions allowing for insight and meaningful change to unfold over time. Many of the individuals I work with find themselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves as they adjust to pregnancy, postpartum life, fertility challenges, or the ongoing balance between caregiving and self-care.Therapy is not just about symptom relief—it’s about making space for the parts of you that may feel difficult to name and understand. Together, we gently explore patterns and emotions allowing for insight and meaningful change to unfold over time. Many of the individuals I work with find themselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves as they adjust to pregnancy, postpartum life, fertility challenges, or the ongoing balance between caregiving and self-care. In my work I draw from Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic, and Emotion-Focused frameworks, blending evidence-based care with a warm, mind–body perspective. We will collaborate to find a pace that meets you where you are, balancing insight, emotional processing, and moments of lightness when it feels supportive. My goal is to help you better understand your inner world and build the emotional capacity to move through life with greater clarity.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Somi Mental Health

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Professional Counseling

NPI number

1487333498

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Defne Ildiz?

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Is Defne Ildiz accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Defne Ildiz online?

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What practice does Defne Ildiz work with?

Defne Ildiz works with Somi Mental Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Defne Ildiz?

Defne Ildiz frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Defne Ildiz on their profile.