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Ilene Schneider, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaine
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ilene

Ilene Schneider is a Maine-licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and addresses related concerns such as coping with life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and addiction. Ilene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, shaping conversations and plans to fit each person's circumstances.

Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques and thoughtful listening to help clients build practical skills and greater self-understanding. Ilene adapts interventions to match what an individual needs at different stages, whether the goal is managing strong emotions, restoring sleep and routines, or navigating role and identity questions.

She encourages clients to notice progress in small steps and values the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take values-based actions that move life forward; this can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to change them, which often helps with depression, sleep and eating problems, and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, emphasizing empathy and collaboration so clients can explore their goals and build self-understanding.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Ilene works collaboratively with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as needed so the work aligns with what matters to the individual.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules and geography. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support between appointments, and choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable while working toward therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Ilene works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related areas like trauma, relationship strain, addiction, and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines compassionate listening with practical skill-building and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional practice as a licensed clinical social worker helping people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Maine with license ME LCSW LC18002 and practices from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHearing impairedImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English

What Ilene can help with

Ilene Schneider works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Ilene has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety.

How Ilene approaches therapy

Ilene's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Ilene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maine, with 15 years of clinical experience.