Ellie Mental Health, PLLP

Get to know the Ellie team at Aurora

We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care in person or online. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!

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Meet the Aurora Clinic Director

Dana Pavlu, LCSW

Dana Pavlu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinic Director. Dana earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. She has 20+ years of experience that includes counseling adolescents and families, child welfare, juvenile justice fields, office-based medical groups and outpatient hospital programs, along with… Read More

Meet your Aurora mental health providers

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Andrea Correa

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

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Audra Johnson

LCSW

EMDR Therapist

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Bryton Wilson

LPC

Therapist

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Caitlin Clay

LCSW

Clinical Manager

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Daniella Argueta-Lopez

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

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Isaias Ponpa

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

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Jessica Nuñez

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

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Kathleen Gill

MSW

Therapist

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Keren Cruz

MA

Bilingual Therapist

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Mariah Cox

MA

Therapist

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Melinda Erazo

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

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Yesenia Ballesteros

MA

Bilingual Therapist

Mental health therapy services at Aurora

#LiveAuthentic with professional counseling services

Ellie Mental Health in Aurora, Illinois isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

Individual Therapy

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Online Therapy

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Family Therapy

Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work ...

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Play Therapy

Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may ...

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Grief Therapy

Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what ...

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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma ...

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Conditions & Specialities

We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Aurora. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • LGBTQ Therapy
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma

Want to learn more about our mental health services?

Call: 630-394-1379

Accepted payment at the Aurora clinic

We strive to make our care accessible and affordable to everyone. Review our full list of payment types and insurances accepted at this location.

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Currently accepting:

  • Aetna
  • BCBS Community Plan
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cash Pay
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • ENI EAP
  • Imagine Health
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Optum/United Healthcare
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Pathways Behavioral Health Network
  • Sliding Fee Scale
  • Tricare East Region

Find the Aurora therapy clinic

Address

1315 N Highland Ave
ste 202
Aurora, IL 60506, USA

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Clinic Hours

Mon-Thu: 8:30AM to 8PM
Fri: 8:30AM – 5PM
Sat: 9AM to 5PM

Contact Us

630-394-1379
331-239-2705 FAX
[email protected]

Ellie therapists ready to be matched with you!

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Get matched with the perfect therapist for your needs

Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.

When you call us, our Client Access Specialists will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.

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Happy therapists working at Ellie Mental Health

Looking for a therapy job in Aurora?

Ellie has created an employment model that prioritizes creativity, culture, and compensation. If you’re looking for a place you can thrive in your professional life and make a difference in your community, you’ve found it!

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Ellie Mental Health is not a crisis facility. Ellie does not provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 at any time to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. If you’re looking to find an incredible therapist for ongoing proactive mental health care, please click “Find My Location”

Ellie Mental Health branded practices are independently owned and operated in 36 states including New York by licensed mental health professionals and their professional entities, who employ the licensed clinicians providing mental health treatment and services.