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Ellie Mental Health is a fast growing mental health franchise company, dedicated to positively impacting the lives of our communities, starting with our franchise owners.

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Pre-Opening SUPPORT
REAL ESTATE
Our dedicated staff will help you in the site selection and lease negotiations to find the ideal site.
FINANCE
Our team will provide assistance with loan processing through the SBA.
SITE BUILD SUPPORT
We walk you through the entire build-out process from corporate-approved layout and general construction to interior design and on-site technology.
MARKETING
Once you sign your lease agreement, the marketing of your location begins with personalized support to set up social media and marketing materials to generate business.
RECRUITMENT
We’ll support you in hiring the most qualified clinic directors and therapists.
TRAINING
You’ll attend a comprehensive training course, an annual franchise convention, and opportunities to connect with subject matter experts.
Ongoing SUPPORT
BRAND DEVELOPMENT
You’ll receive brand standard guidelines and digital and print material templates to personalize your own unique ELLIE.
CALL CENTER
Our in-house call center team will connect prospective clients to your therapists to find a perfect match and schedule their first appointment.
MEDICAL RECORDS & BILLING
Our Electronic Health Record System with integrated billing ensures all of your client records remain compliant and your insurance claims get processed.
CREDENTIALING & CONTRACTING
Our credentialing partner panels your licensed therapists with insurances to receive the best in-network rates for your services.
The information provided in this website is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. An offer or solicitation can only be made by a Franchise Disclosure Document. This communication is not directed to residents of any jurisdiction that requires registration of a franchise prior to offering and selling a franchise in such jurisdiction. No franchises will be sold to any resident of any such jurisdiction until the offering has been registered and declared effective by such jurisdiction and the required Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchise owner in compliance with applicable law. Each Ellie Mental Health clinic is independently owned and operated under the medical licensure, practice, and judgment of independent franchisees.
Franchise Support Team
Franchising Leadership

Aimee Berardinis
VP of Contracts and Revenue Development

Christopher Pash
Chief Strategy Officer
Co-Founder

Erin Pash
MA, LMFT
CEO
Co-Founder

Hallie Corbett
MS
Chief Operating Officer

Kyle Keller
MSW, LICSW
Co-Founder
Chief Clinical Officer
Franchising Team

Amy Behrendsen
Interior Designer

Beth Topliff
Training and Development Manager
Client Access Team

Christina Schreiner
Client Access Specialist Lead

Emma Martin LaPlant
MA, CSM
Senior Director of Operations

Hana Doering
Franchise Operations Manager

Jennie Karnish
MS, LPCC, LMHC
Complex Family Systems Program Manager
Therapist

Kelly Holldorf
Operations Coach

Lindsey Taylor
MA
Senior Director of Marketing

Louisa Lienke
MA, LMFT
Sr. Director of Compliance & HR
Therapist

Marilyn Galloway
National Director of Outreach

Marisa Negron
Regional Director of Outreach

Matt Johnson
LPCC
Senior Director of Franchise Implementation and Growth
Therapist

Melanie Romano
Mental Health Biller

Scott Kronebusch
MA, LPCC
Senior Director of People & Partnerships
Therapist

Summer Mueller
BA
Human Resources Manager

Zoey Alch
MSW, LGSW
Director of Project Management
Therapist