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Ellen Savage, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in the state of Montana to do mental health counseling and therapy, as well as a Certified Coach. I’ve been self-employed for over 30 years and have a wide range of experience. I particularly work with persons who experience anxiety, stress and depression - often as a result of family problems and frequently work issues! I’ve also worked with all branches of the military working with troops and family both in the USA and abroad.

My style of counseling tends to be more direct than passive. I believe in warmth, compassion and listening along with guidance and direction offered. I do not give advise; I am your mirror and help you see what you most want and need. Therapy is an individual journey, so the path we carve together is unique in it’s terrain, speed and outcome.

I look forward to meeting each client with an open mind and heart. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Professional experience

42yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

ID LCPC LCPC-9438

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-27

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Savage. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Ellen has provided such exceptional expertise, perspective, and teachings that has allowed me to grow and reach my personal goals. To say I'm thankful to have found her as a therapist would be an understatement. She approaches things with directness, but with a kindness that allows you to work through hard things. I highly recommend Ellen and am so appreciative of my time with her.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen challenges me and doesn’t let me use excuses and my intelligence to get in the way of working out my issues. I appreciate that very much

Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ellen is a light in my life! She brings ideas to our conversations that I may not have previously thought about. I appreciate her willingness to give me the tough love. I’d highly encourage anyone thinking about therapy to just start, give it a try, and see where it can bring you!

Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ellen call is how she sees it, and she is not wrong. I love her attention to ALL the details and her wide knowledge and experience. Just one conversation opened up so much and I am so thankful for her words.

Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and adhd

Ellen is such an amazing therapist! I was reluctant to try therapy but she is the nicest and most understanding person and I’m so glad she’s my therapist! She knows when to take things a little easier and when to be blunt, it has helped me with a lot of different issues in my life.

Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen is the first therapist I’ve been with that didn’t treat me like an idiot. I never had to re-explain my feelings and our conversations never felt stagnant. She is very energetic and kind, and helped me find new perspectives to my concerns (which for an over-thinker is very impressive). Thanks Ellen❤️

Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks