Allison Ilem, PhD, BCBA
Psychologist
Grand Rapids, MI
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
Dr. Ilem is a clinical psychologist specializing in aging, disability, and grief.
Are you or your family dealing with aging issues? Navigating a new diagnosis, health problem, or disability? Sandwiched between caring for aging parents and children of your own? Dealing with losses or major life transitions? You do not have to travel this journey alone.
There is support available! Dr. Allison Ilem has been working with older adults and caregivers since 2004 across a range of medical and behavioral health settings. She has expertise with individuals and families who want extra support when dealing with big or small changes, navigating confusing systems, and trying to prioritize what truly matters most.
Dr. Ilem will get to know you, your situation, your goals, and your values. She can help provide support, coaching, and a therapeutic healing space for people trying to live their best lives.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Western Michigan University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Medicare
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Priority Health
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Caregiver Therapy
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Mental Health Professionals
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Suicide Loss
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- People with Disabilities
- Blind and/or Visually Impaired
- Deaf
- Cancer Survivors
Images and videos
Location
Licensed to see clients in
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media