The Ellie Blog

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Judy Waweru

Judy Waweru

Hi! I'm Judy, a licensed associate counselor (LAC). Oftentimes our own internal struggles such as our mindsets, behaviors, emotions & our past hurts, can hinder us from …

Emily Vaias

Emily Vaias

Emily Vaias is a Licensed Master of Social Work Therapist with degrees from Bennington College and Adelphi University. She has a trauma-informed and strength-based approach to …

Kristie Berger

Kristie Berger

Kristie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who primarily provides individual psychotherapy to young, middle aged, and older adults. She specializes in the treatment of …

Amaranta Bretas

Amaranta Bretas is both a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. Her mission is to provide comprehensive mental health …

Nikole Mack

Nikole Mack

As a clinician, I’m dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where …

Taylor Aspeslagh

Taylor Aspeslagh

Believing in the power of encouragement and advocacy, I am committed to cheering others on and helping them find their inner strength. A guiding philosophy for me is encapsulated …

Madison Markwardt

Madison Markwardt

Madison Markwardt earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Madison’s therapeutic style is influenced by the humanistic theory and can best be described …

Grant Amoateng

Grant Amoateng

Starting therapy can feel intimidating-especially when stigma or uncertainty gets in the way. You don’t have to navigate that alone. My name is Grant Amoateng, and I am a Resident …

Jacob Berger

Jacob Berger

Jacob is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey and graduated Rutgers with his MSW and certificate in Child Health and Protection. Jacob works with teens, adults, and …

Emily Maney

Emily Maney

Emily earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas. She is a dynamic leader and clinician with over a decade of experience driving innovative mental health …

Natalie Nadeau

Natalie Nadeau

Natalie Nadeau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Natalie has 7+ years in the …

Sydney DaCosta

Sydney DaCosta

Sydney is a dedicated therapist who has experience in a range of settings that include schools, home, hospital and outpatient settings. She works mainly with kids and young adults, …