The Ellie Blog

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Mollie Yocum

Mollie is a warm, reflective, and direct communicator who infuses humor and laughter into her therapeutic work. She believes that communication and insight are at the heart of …

Monsurat (Lola) Oluwa-Okougbo

Monsurat Oluwa-Okougbo is the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, her core belief and principle towards dispensing care to her patients over the years has always been to …

Liz Banovetz

Liz has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families—especially those who have experienced trauma, have navigated difficult circumstances and decisions in their lives, …

Liz Braun

Liz Braun

Liz is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to patients ages 14+. Liz is passionate about working …

LJ Taugher

LJ has a passion for helping people find their voice, be heard, and explore how they best engage in the world. LJ strongly believes in understanding how each person approaches life …

Lori A Ekholm

Lori believes that therapy is a collaborative experience between client and therapist, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Her kind, compassionate, and …

Lynsey Stemig

Lynsey Stemig

Lynsey believes in utilizing each individual’s passions, abilities, and strengths to build intrinsic motivation and guide clients into thriving in their daily life.  Lynsey …

Maggie Herriges

Maggie believes that everyone, even little ones, deserve a space to feel safe and heard no matter what. She has a passion for helping kids and their families understand their …

Mallory Maki

Mallory Maki

Mallory is a Medication Management Assistant who has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She has a passion for mental health and has experience working in inpatient and outpatient …

Mandy Schneider

Mandy Schneider

Mandy is a currently working towards licensure after graduating with her Master's degree Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mandy uses compassion and empathy to work with …

Marisa Negron

Marisa is a grounded optimist who believes firmly in the Golden Rule. She has a professional background as a School Counselor and has worked at every level: elementary, middle, and …

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Kevin Kim

Please update the bio for therapist Kevin Kim:Kevin is a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about his work. "The greatest passions in my career include helping …