Carli Andersen, MSW, LICSW

Carli is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children and their families.  Carli is passionate about meeting patients where they are at.  Carli has extensive experience working with kids.  Prior to working at Ellie, Carli was a School Based Therapist.

Carli is completing her licensure to be a Registered Play Therapist.  She incorporates play in all of her learning.  Carli works with families and children to help them understand their emotions and learn ways to regulate them.  Carli has a background in mindfulness techniques that she utilizes in session to teach kids and families how to be present in the moment.  Carli also has some background in understanding behaviors and the purpose behind those behaviors.

Carli has a strong desire to help all kids feel like they belong and are valued.  Carli works to help kids understand and recognize their strengths through various modalities.  Carli is excited to bring her strategies to Ellie Mental Health and work with a variety of individuals and families.

When Carli is not at work, she likes to spend time with her two kids, French bulldog and husband in the outdoors or at sports activities.