The Ellie Blog

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Cass Carpenter

Cass Carpenter

Cass is an Ann Arbor born and raised LLMSW. He is passionate about creating an open/healing space for clients to share and their own unique story. He believes in allowing clients …

Gloria Mendez

Gloria Mendez

Meet our caffeinated counselor, Gloria. She received her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University and MS in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. Her 25 …

Nic Brave

Nic Brave

Nic is a flexible, understanding, straightforward, counselor and leader. He stresses the importance of relationships and communication. Nic is a persistently curious individual who …

Hollyann Saucedo

Hollyann Saucedo

Hollyann is a kind, authentic, creative, and strengths based therapist. Hollyann focuses on creating a safe place for clients through validation, acceptance, and compassion. She …

Amber Pearson

Amber Pearson

Amber is a creative and quirky therapist who works hard to create a welcoming and affirmative space for children and families. She uses a conscious discipline and trauma-informed …

Kailee Monson

Kailee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located at the Sauk Rapids clinic. Prior to joining Ellie, Kailee spent several years providing therapy services to couples, …

Dezarae Toronto

Dezarae is a compassionate mental health professional that focuses on putting her clients' needs at the center of her work. She isn't afraid to advocate for those she supports …

Tadaci Johnson

Tadaci is a billing specialist with 20 plus years experience in clinic and hospital billing. She is outgoing and fun to work with. She also loves helping people in need and has …

Leah Craft

Leah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field.  Leah enjoys providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and …

Tarynn Sandera

Tarynn is a creative people-person with a passion for helping those in need. As someone who has had personal experience seeking support to promote a healthy mind, she understands …

Mariah Rodriguez-Reopelle

Mariah Rodriguez-Reopelle

Mariah is a spunky millennial who practices using client-focused and holistic approaches. To do this, Mariah develops an empathetic and open space as she strives for client's to be …

Kylie Olson

Kylie Olson

Kylie is a warm, energetic, and authentic therapist under supervision. She is passionate about collaborating with individuals to create hope and healing. She is dedicated in …