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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
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Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR

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You can appear put-together & still feel anxious, disconnected, or like you’re never enough. I support high-achieving women in healing body image struggles, disordered eating patterns, perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, transitions & more. My work blends nervous system regulation, somatic & trauma-informed approaches & identity-level rewiring to create deep, lasting change. This isn’t simply about insight, it’s about embodiment, self-trust & feeling at home in yourself. I offer a highly personalized, supportive space where you feel seen, safe & deeply understood. Licensed in California, South Carolina, Utah & Florida for telehealth.
I help women break free from: body image dissatisfaction, disordered eating, chronic dieting, perfectionism, anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, emotional fallout of autoimmune challenges, etc. I am trained in EMDR, Rapid Rewire Method & a variety of mind/body trauma informed practices to help uncover the unconscious that keeps you stuck.
I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore deeper meaning of one's life, feelings and experiences. I believe in the power of change and the ability to re-train our bodies and minds in order to achieve optimal satisfaction and a preferred way of being. I focus on the mind-body connection and building a strong sense of empowerment.
Call or Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 906-4140

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ilona Varo Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Newport Beach, CA 92658

(310) 906-4140

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

Website
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video sessions) - reach out for a complimentary consultation.
I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Challenges with Weight/Body Image 
$325 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
My personal strengths of creativity, curiosity, and compassion can support growth, introspection, and resilience for your healing journey.
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Let's Connect (310) 906-4140
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ilona Varo Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Newport Beach, CA 92658

(310) 906-4140

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

Website
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video sessions) - reach out for a complimentary consultation.
I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Challenges with Weight/Body Image 
$325 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
My personal strengths of creativity, curiosity, and compassion can support growth, introspection, and resilience for your healing journey.
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $325
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am able to provide a SuperBill for you to submit for reimbursement. I do offer limited sliding-scale spaces in my practice. Book a complimentary consult to learn more!
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140
"
I am able to provide a SuperBill for you to submit for reimbursement. I do offer limited sliding-scale spaces in my practice. Book a complimentary consult to learn more!
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Ilona Varo

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 95053 Ilona Varo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Phillips Graduate Institute
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida TPMF1980 / 2026
  • License: South Carolina 8374 / 2026
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My training has focused on the unique challenges that women face in this modern world, specifically around body image and self-acceptance.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140
"
My training has focused on the unique challenges that women face in this modern world, specifically around body image and self-acceptance.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Women's Issues
  • Challenges with Weight/Body Image

Expertise

  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Rapid Rewire Method to create fast/lasting change
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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I specialize in guiding women through challenges with self-acceptance, addressing issues like perfectionism, comparison, body image concerns, and disordered eating. Combining coaching with proven therapeutic techniques (CBT, DBT, narrative therapy. EMDR, etc), I help clients rebuild their relationship with themselves. We focus on self-talk, belief restructuring, and behavior modification.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140
"
I specialize in guiding women through challenges with self-acceptance, addressing issues like perfectionism, comparison, body image concerns, and disordered eating. Combining coaching with proven therapeutic techniques (CBT, DBT, narrative therapy. EMDR, etc), I help clients rebuild their relationship with themselves. We focus on self-talk, belief restructuring, and behavior modification.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Hungarian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Hungarian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Rapid Rewire Method
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I utilize a mind-body connection to build increased sense of awareness around thoughts, sensations, behaviors and beliefs. Through awareness we develop practices of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Lastly, we moved toward implementing a plan of change that aligns with your preferred/elevated version of yourself.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140
"
I utilize a mind-body connection to build increased sense of awareness around thoughts, sensations, behaviors and beliefs. Through awareness we develop practices of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Lastly, we moved toward implementing a plan of change that aligns with your preferred/elevated version of yourself.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 906-4140

Location

Primary Location

Ilona Varo Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Newport Beach, CA 92658

(310) 906-4140

Additional Location

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(310) 906-4140
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I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video sessions) - reach out for a complimentary consultation.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 906-4140
"
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video sessions) - reach out for a complimentary consultation.
Photo of Ilona Varo - Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Ilona Varo, Women's Mental Health + EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 906-4140