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 …
The Ellie Blog
Mental health tips and insights
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
Before I became a therapist, I had a lot of assumptions about what therapy would be like—and let’s just say, reality didn’t exactly match the fantasy. Now that I’m a therapist …
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 …
Radical Acceptance: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Fully accepting ourselves as we are right now AND fully committing to changing ourselves for the better: that is the essence of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). A “dialectic” is …
TMS: Life-Altering Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression
Have you been down, sad, or depressed and feel like you’ve tried every therapy and medication under the sun? It’s been months—maybe even years—and nothing has worked. Don’t give …
Is Social Media Making Us More or Less Isolated
Let's be real: social media can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a fantastic way to stay connected with friends, discover new communities, and share life's big and …
Understanding Sleep and Mental Health
Impact of Sleep on Mental Health We know that there is a close relationship between sleep and mental wellbeing. Poor sleep not only affects your mental health, but your mental …
