I am a licensed therapist in New York, Oregon and South Carolina with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice. I work with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, panic attacks, OCD, and ADHD. Additionally, I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm, interactive, and client-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive therapy, and I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to fit your unique needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and taking the first steps toward change is a powerful decision. If you're ready to begin that journey, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 004287
SC LPC 8677
OR LPC C9707
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I think Ellen Friedman is just great ! I feel her compassion and understanding. She's made me feel less lonely. She's helped me clarify my goals, and helped with my relationships. I immediately felt in sync with her.
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ellen is amazing! Sympathetic, great listener, and asks thought provoking questions. She is a true professional who is extremely dedicated to my path of resolving my life issues. Dedicated to this body of work. She truly cares, and I am forever grateful to her.
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great listener and offers good perspective and advice
Written on Feb 09, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Ellen is such an understanding and patient listener. It is so relieving to know she is there to be a sounding board that is not going to judge me and will be able to offer insight and options that I would not think of on my own. So far she is the best part of 2025!
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She did a great job with my first session
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues