The Ellie Blog

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Dana Greenlee

Dana Greenlee

Dana (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She studied at Penn State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology. She then continued her …

Briana Hornsby

Briana Hornsby

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve felt misunderstood or unsupported in the past. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are, without …

Maher Massis

Maher Massis

Maher combines a wealth of knowledge with a deep passion for mental health education and treatment. Holding a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) and A Master's Degree in Clinical Mental …

Lorene DeAtley

Lorene DeAtley

Lorene (she/her) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate the complexities of depression, anxiety, and …

Jill Breen

Jill Breen

Jill Breen, LMSW (she/her) is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and connection. She holds …

Matthew Toman

Matthew Toman

Matt Toman combines empathy and expertise in mental health medication management at Ellie Mental Health in Naperville, IL, emphasizing a whole-person approach that integrates …

Courtney Pickworth

Courtney Pickworth is passionate about helping youth and young adults overcome mental health challenges and thrive. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified …

Vanneshja Hill-Edwards

Vanneshja Hill-Edwards

Vanneshja is a dedicated mental health professional with over 4 years of experience in ABA services, working with early adolescents to young adults. With a master’s degree in …

Natalie Dobrzykowski

Natalie Dobrzykowski

Natalie serves as a Clinical Support Specialist and Operations Leader at Ellie Mental Health, supporting the Bethesda and North Potomac locations. With expertise in scheduling, …

Angela Neumann

Angela Neumann

Angela is a graduate of Fordham University with a Masters degree in Social Work. She has spent the majority of her career working in behavioral health inpatient settings caring for …

Cassaundra Gamble

Cassaundra Gamble

Cassaundra earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2018 and has since dedicated herself to supporting others through life’s …

Sandra Suzuki

Sandra Suzuki

Sandra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in Bannockburn, Illinois. She also attended the Adler School of …