Society has historically held the assumption that everyone is heterosexual and cisgender, so when someone isn’t and decides to share that with others, we say they are “coming out.” …
The Ellie Blog
Mental health tips and insights
How to Recognize Gaslighting: 10 Key Phrases to Listen For
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were constantly second-guessing yourself? Or perhaps your version of events never lines up with your partner’s? If so, …
How Ellie Mental Health Fills the Gaps for Therapists, Clients, and Franchise Owners
In the pursuit of a new business idea, it’s common to find yourself at a crossroads: you’re looking for something that makes money, but you want something that really speaks to …
How to Stop Worrying About Politics: 4 Tips to Cope with Political Anxiety
Are you struggling to manage your mental health because of recent political events? Do you find yourself constantly checking social media for an update or spending hours online …
How to Help Kids Navigate Through Grief and Loss
By Erica Golofski MA LPCC ATR-P, Gina Young MSW LICSW, & Miranda Barker, LICSW At some point in everyone’s lives, we experience grief and loss. When children are dealing …
How to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is important and shouldn't be ignored. We don’t always realize we’re struggling and having a loved one check in with us about their observations …
I Think My Kid is Autistic: What Do I Do Now?
As an autistic human and a therapist, I have many thoughts on this topic. Neurodiversity is a buzzword and on a lot of people’s minds. People spend a lot of time scrolling TikTok, …
Dealing with Family Conflict
Whether it’s the holidays or an upcoming family vacation, family conflict can overshadow the occasion and make everyone miserable. Sure, everyone loves Uncle Steve and Aunt …
PMS or PMDD: Differences, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
All women go through a lot in their daily lives. From work stress to dealing with relationships and financial obligations to parenting and making sure the kids have everything they …
What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
As someone who explored therapy as a client before I became a therapist, my assumptions of what my personal therapy would look like did NOT align with my actual experience. Now …
Toxic Friendship Signs and Tips to GTFO
Friends enrich our lives as we grow, learn, and deal with life. And several studies have shown that the more quality friendships you have, the longer you may actually live! But how …
What To Expect When Your Kid Starts Therapy
I have worked with children as a therapist for years and I am consistently impressed by the parents I have worked with. The amount of love, adoration, and respect they have for …
