Therapeutic Techniques

Real approaches, matched to real people

There’s no one size fits all way to feel better, so we don’t pretend there is. Your therapist might pull from CBT to help untangle thought patterns, EMDR to work through trauma that’s stuck, or mindfulness based approaches to help you feel more grounded in your own life. Sometimes it’s a blend. Sometimes it shifts as you go. What matters most isn’t the technique on paper. It’s finding what actually works for you, with someone who’s paying attention.

Animal Assisted (Canine) Art Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Ecotherapy / Nature Therapy Existential Therapy Exposure Therapy Gestalt Therapy Gottman Training Holistic Medicine Horticultural Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT) Mentalization-Based Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Nutritional Therapy Pain Reprocessing Therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Person-Centered Therapy Prepare and Enrich Counseling Psychodynamic Therapy Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Relational Life Therapy Sand Tray Therapy Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy Somatic Experiencing Spiritual or Holistic Approach Transpersonal Therapy Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method (TCYM) Yoga/Breathwork Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Discernment Counseling Child Parent Psychotherapy (CCP) Clinical Hypnosis Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Brainspotting Biofeedback Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Adlerian Therapy Play Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Music Therapy Emotional Transformation Therapy Dance/Movement Therapy Animal Assisted (Equine) Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Virtual Reality Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Here are answers to some of the things people wonder most before getting started.

That’s okay. If your needs change, your therapist will work with you to adjust the approach. And if a different type of therapy or a different therapist would serve you better, we’ll help you make that transition. The goal is always the right fit — not just any fit.

Absolutely. Mental health challenges rarely exist in isolation. Anxiety and depression often show up together. Trauma and relationship difficulties often overlap. Your therapist will work with the full picture of what you’re experiencing — not just one diagnosis or concern in a vacuum.

Ellie accepts over 300 insurance plans, but coverage varies depending on your specific plan. If you are unsure, we recommend checking with your insurance provider before booking an appointment.

That’s completely normal. A lot of people come to therapy knowing something is off but not having a label for it. You might check multiple boxes, or none of them. Your therapist is there to help you make sense of your experience — you don’t have to figure it out before you start.

No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to start therapy at Ellie. Many people come in with a general sense that something isn’t working — and that’s enough. Your therapist will help you understand what’s going on and figure out what kind of support makes sense for you.

If what you’re dealing with is affecting your daily life, your relationships, or your sense of self, it’s worth a conversation. Ellie’s therapists are trained across a wide range of mental health conditions and specialties. If you’re not sure where to start, reaching out is the first step — we’ll help you find a good fit.