Nice to meet you,
I'm Ellie
Therapy for young adults, teens & new moms
reach outAvailable for sessions in person and via telehealth
Nice to meet you,
Therapy for young adults, teens & new moms
reach outAvailable for sessions in person and via telehealth
support when you need it
Growing up in Los Angeles, I sometimes felt frustrated with all of the expectations and assumptions that came along with being a part of a close knit community. Forming your own identity is hard enough, and managing all the opinions of people around you can make it even harder.
Looking back, I wish I had a therapist to help me work through all those feelings. As your therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable and authentic space where more than anything, you can be yourself. No judgment. I also have extensive training in CBT and DBT, which means I have the tools to help change negative thoughts and decrease worry. Hopefully, throughout your time with me, you will learn to see your strengths, gain insight about yourself, and feel more confident in your relationships.
My work with:
People tell you that college will be the best four years of your life. You'll make instant BFFs, have an unlimited dining hall card, and no parents breathing down your neck. Sounds like a dream, right? But what about the times when hook up culture isn't what you always dreamed of? Or that freshman 15 is totally messing with your self esteem. Binge drinking has you feeling weird and midterms are daunting. Or maybe college was a blast but you are out in the real world now! Work is a big transition, after all, independence is new for you! Let's work together to untangle these feelings, manage your expectations, and figure out and practice skills to use when situations are making you feel uncomfortable.
My work with:
Middle and high school can be tricky! There are so many changes to maneuver. Wanting and preparing for more independence, conflicts with your parents, anxieties about your future and college, new relationships, and inevitable heartbreaks. You're trying your best to balance a rigorous academic schedule and extracurriculars with the approval and acceptance of your friend group. You're growing up, which means figuring out who you are and who you want to be, all while comparing yourself to others. Instagram and social media can make this process really hard when you're constantly scrolling, comparing, and critiquing yourself. It's not surprising that you might feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster. Teenagers often feel so misunderstood, so as a therapist, I hope to make you feel heard. Together, we can work toward shaping your identity and finding ways to help you communicate what matters to you.
My work with:
The choices, judgements and expectations when becoming a new mom feel endless. Going back to work or not? Breastfeeding or formula? Having a nanny vs daycare? Loved being pregnant or hated it? Traveling with your baby or choosing to leave them at home? Boundaries with your in-laws? Making time for yourself and your partner? Or what if your journey with motherhood has included miscarriages, infant loss or infertility? It feels like the range of mom guilt is never ending and how unfair is that? Aren't we all just trying to do the best we can?
My speciality as a therapist has always been working with people going through big life transitions and it felt natural to move my practice towards working with new parents as I entered my own journey into motherhood. Let me help you flush through others expectations of you in order to find what's best for you and your new family.
Support through:
Trying to conceive can take over your whole life, the rollercoaster that can start with hope and can end in heartbreak. Do you tell people you're trying, or keep it to yourself? Do you smile your way through another pregnancy announcement? What do you say when someone asks when you're going to start a family or have another? Maybe you're in the middle of IUI or IVF and your calendar belongs to appointments now. Maybe you've had a loss, and you're being asked to hope all over again. It can be lonely, and it can put a strain on your relationship, your work, and how you feel about yourself. It's exhausting to want something this much and have so little control over it.
This part of my practice is personal to me. My own road to motherhood has taught me to hold hope and grief at the same time. You don't have to be positive here, or grateful, or okay. Let's make room for what this actually feels like, and find ways to take care of you while you wait.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!).
Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Available for sessions in person and via telehealth
Free 20-minute consultation · No commitment