- Work and wellbeing
- LGBTQ affirming
- Kink aware
About Ilysa
Ilysa Strassler is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and self-esteem. She also helps those navigating LGBTQ issues and people connected to the kink and BDSM community. Her tone is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she aims to create a space where clients feel heard and understood.
Ilysa uses a tailored approach that adapts to each person's needs instead of a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She pays attention to communication patterns, relationship dynamics, and how stress affects everyday life.
Her work often includes helping people manage panic attacks, work through commitment or communication problems, and address challenges around sexuality, gender dysphoria, or fertility. Ilysa also supports clients dealing with workplace stress and women's health related struggles. She is comfortable supporting people who are deaf or hard of hearing and will adjust how she works to match client needs.
With six years of clinical experience, Ilysa frames therapy as a collaborative process. She invites clients to shape treatment plans and to try approaches that fit their values and schedules. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin working together, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that guide online care
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to help with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and sexual concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting; they are often used for anxiety, panic, and stress management. Brief, goal-focused work concentrates on concrete changes and skills you can practice between sessions to improve communication and intimacy. A sex-positive, kink-aware approach means conversations about sexuality or alternative relationship styles are met without judgment and adapted to what each person needs.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try methods that match your situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps find what fits your preferences and schedule.
If you want to use online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow sessions during a work break or between other commitments. They can also make it simpler to continue care when life is unpredictable. Confirm current session offerings when you sign up to ensure they meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ilysa help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with self-esteem. Additional focuses include LGBTQ concerns, kink and BDSM related matters, workplace issues, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ilysa takes a tailored, respectful, and practical approach. She works with clients to set clear goals and uses focused conversation and real-life strategies to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse concerns related to relationships, sexuality, and stress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Florida LMFT credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to schedule?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.