Alanna is thrilled to be joining the Ellie team! Alanna is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who has worked with children, teens, and adults with a specific expertise in aiding individuals in healing their inner child through self-esteem work. Additionally, Alanna works closely with those struggling with depression, self-harm, disordered eating, and those looking to better their relationship dynamics. Alanna takes an individualistic approach and uses one’s culture, identity, and life experience as the foundation for treatment. Alanna utilizes an array of therapeutic techniques, encompassing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Alanna encourages clients to stretch their limits, using art, writing, and play in her sessions. Her approach is both warm and energetic, effectively aiding clients through difficult challenges; providing varied pathways for healing and symptom management.
In her free time, Alanna has a passion for movies, especially superhero films. Additionally, her love for board games, arcades, and culinary experiments adds a unique, fun-loving dimension to her professional practice.