About Ileana LaGrutta
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Culturally Sensitive
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Ileana LaGrutta
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming provider. I am also trained in Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Additionally, I treat individuals with phobias, panic, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, & trauma.
I earned my Master's Degree in School & Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020. Furthermore, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island in 2018.
I have experience providing school and mental health counseling services in primary and secondary schools. In addition to currently operating my own private practice, I work at an outpatient mental health clinic serving both adolescents and adults with various mental health issues where I provide psychotherapy to clients and supervise interns who are in the process of obtaining their Master's Degree to become Mental Health Counselors.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking? Do you avoid situations in order to find solace, but at the expense of important tasks or life goals? Or perhaps you have thoughts that you just can't shake without repeatedly seeking reassurance, going over what you're thinking about time and time again, engaging in behaviors to prevent something bad from happening, or physically going to check to make sure what you're worried about didn't actually happen in order to provide yourself some type of relief. Maybe it's hard for you to get out of bed in the morning, you have difficulty navigating & having fulfilling relationships in your life, or you've been through traumatic experiences in relationships. Additionally, are you tired of working with therapists who only provide supportive listening without teaching and assisting you in implementing coping skills and tools that will help you live a fulfilling life; do you want to get down to work? If so, I can help.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling at any stage of your journey, such as if you're questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, are closeted, or are out. I will meet you wherever you're at in your journey and work with you to address any mental health concerns that you may have related to being part of a marginalized community. I have experience working with transgender and gender expansive people at all stages of their transition journey. I also offer mental health assessments for individuals seeking gender affirming medical care such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or gender affirming surgery. I also conduct Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Additionally, I use techniques from various modalities such as CBT, ACT, & Person Centered Therapy, among others, when assisting individuals in navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I use a collaborative approach with clients. You are the expert on your own life and I will work with you to determine relevant goals--keeping in mind that just as life is ever-changing, your goals in counseling may shift.
I cultivate a safe space where clients can express their innermost thoughts & feelings at a pace they are comfortable. I welcome constructive feedback from my clients throughout the therapeutic process to ensure that I am best serving them.
Unpacking & addressing certain aspects of your life, whether that be external things you have been through or done, or internal things such as thoughts & feelings, can be uncomfortable & not always easy. However, I encourage you to reach out to take the next (or perhaps first!) step on your therapeutic journey; a journey we can walk together.
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Office location
Ileana LaGrutta, BA, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Pennsylvania, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- University of Rhode Island (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1003484817
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What practice does Ileana LaGrutta work with?
Ileana LaGrutta works with Ileana LaGrutta LMHC-D.
Where is Ileana LaGrutta's office located?
Ileana LaGrutta has 2 office locations, including in West Nyack and Smyrna, view full addresses on Ileana LaGrutta's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ileana LaGrutta?
Ileana LaGrutta frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ileana LaGrutta on their profile.
What languages does Ileana LaGrutta speak?
Ileana LaGrutta speaks English.