ABOUT ILISSA

“I believe how we approach and overcome challenges helps shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest.” –Ilissa Banhazl

EXPLORE LIFE & RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE

Life is filled with challenges that affect each of us in different ways. I believe that how we approach and overcome those challenges helps shape us and allows us to experience life to the fullest.

HOW I GOT STARTED

I began my Marriage and Family Psychotherapy practice in Glendora out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and passion to help serve the health needs of our community and the surrounding cities.

Through my experience in a variety of settings, I’ve discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life struggles, understand difficult issues, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations to lead a more authentic life.

A SAFE SPACE FOR YOU

Creating a safe and supportive environment, where you can feel comfortable, is essential to my practice. In that setting, we can collaborate on how best to understand your situation, identify your goals, and find solutions. I bring a varied theoretical approach, centered on forms of therapy including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral, brief/solution focused, and ensuring sensitivity to cultural diversity.

I’M HERE FOR YOU TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY

My services include counseling for couples dating, couples living together and married couples.

I welcome you to browse my website, learn more about my background and experience, and see if I may be of support to you. Please don’t hesitate to call and schedule a consultation.