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Meet the team
Dilena Perez-Dilan, MSW, LCSW
Owner & Chief Clinical Officer, Vision of Healing Counseling and Group Therapy Center
Dilena Perez-Dilan is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and clinical supervisor with a master’s degree in clinical social work from Rutgers University. She founded Vision of Healing in 2022 after over a decade of leadership and clinical roles within nonprofit organizations. Driven by a lifelong passion to provide personalized therapeutic care and foster meaningful connections with clients, Dilena realized her dream of opening a private practice that prioritizes individualized growth and healing.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dilena comes from a diverse background marked by resilience, education, and hard work. Her personal and professional journey fuels her compassionate, genuine approach to therapy. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as solution-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and various play therapy techniques to meet clients where they are and support their unique healing journeys.
Dilena is an avid learner and researcher, with a love for documentaries and a deep appreciation for human connection. She is committed to inspiring and motivating clients and colleagues alike, fostering growth, healing, and empowerment. As a survivor in many respects, Dilena believes strongly in the principle of “knowing better to do better.” She leads Vision of Healing with an open mind, steadfast advocacy, and a focus on balance and wellness in a complex world.
Olga Solange Rodriguez
Olga Solange holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) while providing therapy at Vision of Healing Therapy Practice. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is dedicated to supporting the Spanish-speaking community. Her therapeutic approach includes CBT, ACT, Structured Family Therapy, and Person-Centered methods. With a background in family support work, she emphasizes a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in sessions, incorporating psycho-educational tools, play, and art therapy. Olga works with adults, children, adolescents, and couples, tailoring her methods to individual needs and promoting emotional well-being through continuous learning and client-centered care.
Kayla Deeden, MSW, LCSW
Life can feel overwhelming due to anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and other challenges. Instead of avoiding or being consumed by these issues, therapy offers a space to explore feelings, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes. The therapist works collaboratively, especially with teens and young adults in the LGBTQ+ community, using a warm, empathetic, and intersectional approach. Techniques include CBT, DBT, and Relational-Cultural Theory, all tailored to the individual's needs for healing and growth.
Ivelissa Polanco
Ivelissa graduated from Capella University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. She has 15 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health field which includes working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in various settings. Specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, grief/loss, Anger/Stress Management, Cultural,Ethnic, & Identity issues, & Couples/Family Therapy.
From the beginning of her career path, Ivelissa has always found herself passionate about serving others. It is evident through her dedication to sound Behavioral Health services. Her approach is closely aligned with her ability to connect well with others and her desire to be a part of the change and growth that so many individuals need within our very own communities. She remains dedicated to her personal and professional mission of improving the lives of others.