Licensed clinical social worker recordMassachusetts
Ilknur Citlak, LCSW, LICSW
Massachusetts
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW120940
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 58.013799
- NPI
- 1659646206
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English, Turkish
- Location
- Massachusetts
These details come from information Ilknur supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting and family
About Ilknur
Ilknur Citlak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 16 years of experience. She is licensed in Connecticut (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW) and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and LGBT issues.
She helps people who are dealing with grief, parenting stress, anger, career difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and challenges related to attention and focus. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She adapts conversational style and pacing to each person, and discusses coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to rebuild routines. She also works on attachment concerns, body image, caregiver strain, and relationship communication problems.
Ilknur talks through control issues, divorce and separation concerns, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She offers support for panic attacks, post-traumatic stress symptoms, social anxiety, and self-love work. Language options include English and Turkish.
People who choose her often want a practical therapist who focuses on real-life changes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Ilknur uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, panic, and mood regulation - this involves learning specific exercises, practicing them between sessions, and reviewing progress together. Another approach emphasizes communication and relationship skills to address family conflict, parenting stress, and interpersonal problems by rehearsing conversations and developing clearer boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review symptoms, goals, and personal preferences and then recommend techniques to try. Clients and the therapist check in on how an approach is working and adjust plans collaboratively if needed.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules require it. It can also support work during a lunch break, reduce the need for long commutes, and allow sessions in different time zones for international clients. Licensed professionals typically adapt homework, check-ins, and skill practice so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English, Turkish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, grief, parenting stress, anger, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions include talking through coping skills, communication strategies, and routines to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and license locations does she hold?
She holds the LCSW credential in Connecticut and the LICSW credential in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish. She accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers