The Ellie Blog

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Joe Wilhelm

Joe Wilhelm

Joe is a therapist who is passionate about serving military, veterans, and teens. He served four years in the Army, stationed at Fort Campbell before becoming a counselor and he …

Luna & Winston

Luna & Winston

We are Luna & Winston and our mom is the Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health San Diego. We love running down the halls here, visiting all of the offices and making new …

Erica Thrash

Erica Thrash

Erica completed her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a Licensed Mental health Counselor …

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel has been a social worker for 11 years and enjoys working with adolescents, young adults and adults. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral …

Jose Torres

Jose Torres

Jose Torres is licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2018.  Jose earned his Master’s of Education in Counseling …

Katie Sieck

Katie Sieck

Katie is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who has a passion for empowering people to find their strengths and become the best versions of themselves. Katie comes to …

Headshot of Christy Martin, LAC, dressed in black, white, and gray top.

Christy Martin

Christy specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. She utilizes EMDR therapy to help treat complex issues that …

Heath Tolleson

Heath Tolleson

Everyone is on their own path, and everyone's path is their own. I like to think of the client/therapist relationship as "co-travelers." Meaning, we are both on this journey …

Mahitha Sunku

Mahitha Sunku

Meet Mahitha Sunku, our new Administrative Assistant. With a B.S. in Psychology and Public Health, Mahitha seamlessly manages front desk operations, provides crucial administrative …

Gabriel Tijerina

Gabriel Tijerina

Gabriel is a dedicated therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Liberty University. He has experience …

Emily Bready

Emily Bready

Emily takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more in control of their daily lives. She works with adolescents and …

Tasha Jackson

Tasha Jackson

Trained in sex therapy, I specialize in all aspects of relationship and sexuality concerns including identity, communication & intimacy challenges, infidelity and other …