The Ellie Blog

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Joanne Requijo

“Counseling is a passion and not just a job. To be able to help others is to have compassion, patience, and kindness. To love what you do makes you do it well”. My name is …

Laura Smith

I strongly believe that people are separate from the problems which are present in their lives and that healing comes from challenging and changing our relationship to those …

Jackie Rodat

Jackie Rodat

Jackie is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with more than 25 years of experience. She specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and families that are managing anxiety, …

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Alli Ramirez

Alli is the Clinic Director of Ellie of AVL Central and is a Licensed Clinician Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. Alli …

Paige Ingersoll

Paige Ingersoll

Paige has a Master’s degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Her experience includes treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, …

Lee Ann Weiler

Lee Ann sees teens 16+ and adults of all ages. She specializes in women over 40. Lee Ann’s experience in many different treatment provides her with unique skills. She has helped …

Cynthia Stern

Cynthia Stern

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic#106744), my approach centers on collaborative efforts with clients to foster a welcoming, happy atmosphere while aiding them in …

Paul Zarodkiewicz

Paul Zarodkiewicz

Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to making Middle Tennessee better. As a former detective and community police officer, he loves working with first responders, …

Sam Taliaferro

Sam is a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience in various settings including community, outpatient, residential, and inpatient. He excels in roles …

Anita Osinski

Anita Osinski

Anita is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her graduate degree from Monmouth University, who has worked with adults and adolescents for 6+ years in an inpatient hospital …

Shannon Washington

Shannon Washington

Shannon Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Truman State University. She went on to pursue a Master's of Art …

Marion Andie Cutright

You can expect Andie to provide a safe, supportive, and accepting space for you as you share your story. Her goal is for you to feel seen and heard. Andie earned her Masters of …