The Ellie Blog

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Brandy Russell

Brandy Russell

Life can be challenging and the additional obstacles of change, strong emotions and a lack of a sense of control can make the challenge feel overwhelming. She partners with people …

Jamie Heffler

Jamie Heffler

Making the choice to attend therapy is a wonderful first step, but it can also stir up a wide range of emotions. Therapy invites us into a space of vulnerability, which can feel …

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay is an authentic LCSW trained in EMDR, EMDR Pain Protocol, and Internal Family Systems therapies. DesaRay shares she feels these help support clients who have experienced …

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie is a licensed associate therapist who specializes in individual therapy with adolescents and adults starting at age 12 and up. Stephanie has experience helping those …

Cindy Jia

Cindy Jia

Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has been in the mental health field for over 5 years. She specializes in depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood abuse, …

Josh Phelps

Josh Phelps

Josh's education includes an Associate of Arts in Human Services from Laramie County Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from University of Wyoming, …

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Mejia

Hello, My name is Jennifer Mejia, LMSW (She/Hers). I graduated from Missouri State University in 2022. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have experience working with a …

Hima Sathian

Hima Sathian

Hima is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in trauma therapy, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and cultural-relational work. With a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and …

Kirby Kelleher

Kirby Kelleher

Kirby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her MSW from Florida State University in 2016. She prides herself on maintaining a positive, warm environment for her clients …

Jill Tam

Jill Tam

Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She has over a decade of experience working in mental health, treating a variety of issues including depression, …

Stacie Heath

Stacie Heath

Stacie earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey in Law concentrating on Community Mental Health. Additionally earning a Master’s Degree in Child Advocacy and …

Kunzal Ahmed

Kunzal Ahmed

Kunzal prioritizes creating a non-judgmental, safe space for her clients while fostering a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship. She helps clients ground themselves by …