I believe that everyone’s story deserves a safe space to be told. I love to hold that space for my clients as they’re navigating family conflict, friendship struggles, and all things relational. I care a lot about how people try to make sense of who they are in this world and what it means for them to create a fulfilling life.
I grew up in Iowa and had a major culture shock when I moved to Wichita because things are vastly different here. I moved from a liberal hub to the bible belt and had to learn about what it means to advocate for your beliefs and make a life worth living, independently. I use my life experiences and my education to offer guidance to others trying to do the same. Whether my client is a teenager, a family system, an adult, or a couple, my goal is to help people become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves.
My demeanor is generally light-hearted and humorous to help build comfort in sessions. This is assisted by the comedic and soft presence of either of my CGC-trained corgis, Harper or Herky. Throughout our time in therapy, I will employ methods such as narrative therapy, internal family systems theory, contextual and Bowen theories, and emotion focused therapy to improve outlook and understanding of the world. I like to be assertive and direct to my clients to role model these skills and acknowledge the gravity of your experience, encouraging you to create change where it’s needed.
I got my Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Iowa, with minors in human relations and social work, and a focus on sociology. I then went to Friends University for my Master’s in Family Therapy. After this, I completed an Affirmative Therapy with LGBT Clients certificate from Southern Methodist University. With this extensive education and my experiences working the Suicide Lifeline for 2 years as well as familiarity with the Kansas foster care system, I hope to provide accurate and appropriate care for my clients.
Scheduling
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Works with:
- Adolescents
- Families with Adolescents
- Individuals and Couples
- Adults
- Early Adulthood
- LGBTQIA+
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety and Depression
- Self-ESteem
- PTSD
- Life Transitions
Ellie is in the process of credentialing with most in-network insurance plans:
- BCBS
- Healthy Blue
- Sunflower
- United (commercial)