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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Ilknur
LCSW, LICSW with 16 years of experience. Ilknur Citlak helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and parenting concerns. She works in English and Turkish and practices in Massachusetts. Ilknur uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Ilknur listens for what is causing day-to-day strain and looks for concrete changes that reduce it. She breaks problems into manageable parts and helps people practice new ways of responding. Sessions may cover coping skills, emotional regulation, and communication strategies for strained relationships and parenting challenges.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across two states. Ilknur draws on methods grounded in research to address mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and attention-related difficulties. She supports people working through grief, caregiver stress, burnout and career-related strain.
She pays attention to attachment, body image, and issues around guilt, shame and isolation. Work can include hands-on exercises for managing anger, improving boundaries, and rebuilding self-esteem. Ilknur also assists people navigating divorce and separation and the practical decisions those situations bring.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and skills-focused. Ilknur helps clients set small, measurable goals and tracks progress over time. People who prefer therapy in Turkish or English can choose the language that feels most useful.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Ilknur uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and practical change. One common approach teaches coping skills and emotional regulation strategies; it helps with anxiety, panic, and mood swings by giving simple tools to use during stressful moments. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms with paced processing and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist reviews your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up conversations between in-person commitments. They also let people use sessions for focused check-ins, skills practice, or longer therapy work without needing to change daily routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English, Turkish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and a range of mood and adjustment issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills like emotional regulation, communication, and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.