Ellie’s mission is making mental health care accessible in every community. That means real support is easy to start, easy to stick with, and easy to feel safe. And it’s how we help people actually follow through to see positive outcomes, empower therapists to deliver real care, and scale impact community by community.
LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Group
Young Adults ages 17-22
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Are struggling with feelings of isolation, anxiety, sadness, or difficulty with identity formation? If so, this group is for you! This group will help you by connecting with other members of the community, as well as address your mental health struggles.
Women's Trauma Group
Women, ages 19 and up
Are you the survivor of a traumatic experience, like assault, domestic violence, or intimate partner violence? Do you suffer from symptoms of PTSD like flashbacks, hypervigilance, and nightmares? This group will help you process your trauma in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment with other survivors.
Building Foundations: Enhancing the Parent & Child Relationship Group
Parents/Caregivers of children ages 3-12
Building Foundations (online) offers the support, tools, and resources that will make both an immediate and lasting difference in your parenting journey. Learn skills that provide relationship keys for nurturing your child’s self-esteem, reducing power struggles, and self-control.
Email Lulu Burkhauser or fill out a form to learn more and sign up
Morning of Mindful Movement Group
Ages 18+
Morning of Mindful Movement is a holistic therapeutic space to begin your day and set positive intentions. The group is led by trained clinicians and incorporates a variety of wellness practices from around the world including meditation, music, and movement to foster clarity, connection, and whole-person healing.
Email Victoria Haigh or fill out a form to learn more and sign up
Creative Connections: Growing Together Through Art Group
Ages 8-12 years old
Kara Rothschild-Rode will facilitate a Social Skills, using Art Therapy techniques to help children build confidence, self-esteem and self-identity. Clients in this group will engage in both individual and group projects to navigate relationship building and practice age-appropriate socialization with peers. This group is intended for children between 8-12 years old that struggle in social situations and may have difficulty navigating relationships with peers of similar ages.
Email Kara Rothschild-Rode or fill out a form to learn more and sign up
The Next Chapter: A Group for People with Dual Diagnoses
Ages 18+
Join us for a supportive 10-week outpatient group designed to help individuals in recovery working to change harmful habits, reclaim their lives and step into a brighter future. With encouragement, guidance, and a strong sense of community, participants will discover new ways to cope with challenges, find accountability, nurture self-worth, and build the resilience and hope needed to thrive beyond recovery.
Email Kate Ruiz or fill out a form to learn more and sign up
Individual Therapy
Care for whatever you’re carrying. Personalized therapy that adapts to real life We’ll work with you to understand your goals, find the right therapist match, and build a plan that actually fits. Whether you’re in a season of change, working through something specific, or just feeling like you could use some support, individual therapy at Ellie is here for all of it.
Family Therapy
Family therapy that makes room for everyone in the room Families are complicated. The people you love most can also be the hardest to talk to sometimes. Family therapy at Ellie Mental Health gives your family a space to slow down, understand what is actually happening, and find ways to move forward together — without anyone having to be the bad guy.
Couples/Marriage Therapy
Couples therapy that makes room for both of you Relationships can be meaningful, complicated, and hard to talk about all at the same time. Couples therapy at Ellie Mental Health gives you and your partner a space to slow things down, understand what’s actually happening, and figure out what comes next — together.
Aging
Behavior Issues
Career Counseling
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Criminal Offenders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
First Responders
Grief and Loss
LGBTQ+ Competency
Peer Relationships
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
Trauma
Men’s Issues
ADD/ADHD
Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes)
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Mood Disorder
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Anger Management (Anger)
Stress Management
Relationship/Marital Issues
Survivors of Sexual Assault
Relapse Prevention
Culturally Responsive Care
Adoption/Foster Care
Blended Families
Gender Dysphoria
Infertility
Infidelity
Executive Functioning Skills Training
Mixed Race & Multi-Cultural Relationships
Separation/Divorce
Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Panic Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder
Polyamory/Non-Monogamous Relationships
Women’s Issues
Eating Disorder Diagnosis
Health At Every Size (HAES)
Geeks (Special Interest-Based Therapy)
Gender Affirming Care
Domestic Abuse
Parenting/Co-Parenting
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Addiction
Life Coaching
Sex Therapy
Borderline Personality Disorder
BIPOC Competency / BIPOC Identified Clinician
Communication Restoration
Dissociative Disorder
Personality Disorder
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Art Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Music Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Spiritual or Holistic Approach
Sand Tray Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy
Yoga/Breathwork
Dance/Movement Therapy
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CCP)
Holistic Medicine
Therapy that fits real life
Appointments when you need them, the right match, and a space that feels safe.
Our clinic, right here in your community, can serve as your starting point.
No sterile space. No strange waiting rooms. Come in and see for yourself.
Book with one of our local therapists by clicking the links below.
Therapy that meets you where you are
Not sure where to start? Ellie helps make mental healthcare more accessible with easy
therapist matching, available appointments, Telehealth options and welcoming spaces.
Schedule your first appointment by clicking one of the links below
Coverage you can actually use
Ellie works with most major insurance plans so cost doesn’t become another barrier between you and feeling better. See what we accept and book your first visit by clicking the links below.
Meet your Fort Washington mental health providers
Lauren Strailey | LAPC, ATR-P (Provisional Registered Art Therapist)
Therapist (She/Her)
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Scott Horowitz | ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor), LPC, MT-BC (Board-Certified Music Therapist)
Clinic Director (He/Him)
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Kara Rothschild-Rode | ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist), LPC
Therapist/Clinical Supervisor (She/Her)
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Emily McIntyre | LPC, MT-BC (Board-Certified Music Therapist), CCATP
Therapist (She/Her)
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Emma Sawyer | ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist), LPC
Therapist/Clinical Supervisor (She/Her)
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Frequently Asked Questions for Fort Washington
Not sure what to expect? These are the questions people ask us before they get started.
Ellie offers a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, online therapy, medication management, psychological evaluation and testing, and a number of specialized services. The services available vary by location, so the best way to find out what is offered near you is to search for your closest clinic.
You do not need to have it figured out before you reach out. When you contact Ellie, we help match you with a therapist based on what you are looking for, your preferences, and what is available at your location. If you are unsure, starting with individual therapy is often a good first step.
Yes. Ellie accepts over 300 insurance plans, including many of the most widely used providers. Coverage varies by plan and location, so contact your insurance provider to see if you are covered at Ellie.
All Ellie locations offer telehealth in addition to in-person sessions. Online therapy gives you access to a licensed therapist from wherever you are, with the same quality of care and the flexibility to fit around your schedule.
Fit matters, and a good therapist will tell you the same. If things do not feel right after a few sessions, Ellie can help you find someone who is a better match. The goal is for you to feel genuinely supported, not just scheduled.
You can schedule your first appointment directly through the Ellie website or by calling your local clinic. From there, we will help match you with a therapist and get you set up for your first session.
Your first session is primarily a chance for your therapist to get to know you and understand what brought you in. They may ask about your background, your current situation, and what you’re hoping to work on. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you arrive. Think of it as a conversation, not an evaluation. Read more about the first appointment in this blog.