I am licensed in Alabama with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My sole purpose as a counselor is to help people. If you are dissatisfied with how things are going in your life, I am here to help you determine steps you can take to change that. I typically take a solution-focused approach to therapy, which is collaborative, practical, and goal-driven. YOU are the most important part of our relationship and, together, we will develop a plan that best helps you reach your goals. You can expect me to be honest, supportive, accepting, and thought provoking. You can also expect me to actively listen to you and provide feedback. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
AL LPC LPC01896
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I have come a long way with her help, I was so nervous starting therapy and she made it easy. She’s easy to speak to, she understands. She doesn’t tell me only what I want to hear, she tells me what I need to know. And I have needed that so badly
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Ellen is absolutely understanding and significantly helpful. She provided many tools to help me through all of my issues, and checks in regularly outside of our calls. 10/10 recommend
Written on Dec 23, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
From day 1, I have felt understood and listened to by Ellen. She’s kind and a wonderful presence for me with very insightful input. She brings up thoughts I had not considered and helps me reframe my way of thinking. Our sessions always seem to go so fast because it’s great conversation and with that I already feel the progress!
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ellen is goal driven in my therapy needs. She is direct and honest but always gentle in her approach. She is always encouraging what’s best for me as her patient.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes