Shattering glass ceilings & stigmas,
one breakthrough at a time.
Shebuiltamovement,notjustapractice.Everyceilingshebreaksopensadoorforsomeoneelse.
Dr. Michelle Ilyayev, Psy.D, LMHC, DBT-C, REBT-C is the founder and clinical director of Silver Liningz Counseling, a practice she built from the ground up as a proud female business owner, rooted in the conviction that every person deserves access to bold, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Armed with training from St. John's University and the Albert Ellis Institute, and driven by a no-nonsense commitment to real transformation, Dr. Michelle has become a recognized voice in the mental health community. She has been featured on the VosTalk Show and the PBN (Professional Business Network) Podcast, bringing the conversation around therapy and resilience to wider audiences.
As a clinician who has lived through her own journey of breaking barriers, Dr. Michelle specializes in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and relational issues, offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy both in-person in Great Neck and East Meadow, New York, and via secure video sessions across the United States. Her approach is warm, direct, and relentlessly tailored. No two clients are ever treated the same way.
"I didn't just open a practice, I broke a ceiling. And I intend to keep breaking them."
As Seen On Screen
Dr. Michelle has been featured on the VosTalk Show and the PBN (Professional Business Network) Podcast , speaking candidly about resilience, breaking stigma, and leading a practice as a proud female business owner.
“Every interview is a chance to remind someone that seeking help is not weakness, it's the bravest thing you can do.”
Dr. Michelle Ilyayev on The VosTalk Show
A candid conversation on resilience, shattering stigmas, and building a practice that defies expectations.
What Dr. Michelle
treats
Every client brings a unique story. Treatment is always tailored, never one-size-fits-all.
Care that fits your life.
Dr. Michelle accepts a wide range of insurance plans and offers flexible session formats, so the path to healing never feels out of reach.
In-Person
Great Neck & East Meadow New York
Secure Video Sessions
New York residents only Secure video sessions
All Formats
Children Therapy · Adolescent Therapy Individual · Couples · Family · Group
Languages
Ages Served
Fees & Rates
What clients say.
Real words from real people. Names are abbreviated for privacy.
“Dr. Michelle is incredibly welcoming and has a warm, non-judgmental approach. I felt comfortable opening up to her right away, and her practical tools have changed how I manage my anxiety.”
A.R.
Anxiety Therapy Client
“Her no-nonsense approach to psychotherapy is exactly what I needed. She doesn't just listen; she gives you real, evidence-based strategies to produce actual, sustainable changes in your life.”
M.K.
CBT Client
“She is highly accommodating, responsive, and incredibly dedicated. She truly cares about her clients and ensures the treatment is tailored to your specific history and goals.”
T.P.
Individual Therapy Client
“My husband and I did couples counseling with Dr. Michelle and it completely transformed how we communicate. She is fair, direct, and incredibly skilled.”
L. & D.F.
Couples Counseling Clients
“Dr. Ilyayev treats you with absolute respect and professionalism. Her clinical expertise and warm presence put me at ease during a very difficult life transition.”
J.S.
Adult Client
Dr. Michelle offers compassionate, evidence-based care, in-person in Great Neck and East Meadow, New York, and via secure video sessions (New York residents only). Insurance accepted. New clients welcome.