I am a licensed therapist in New York and South Carolina with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience working with clients (and families) dealing with substance use disorders. stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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
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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