The Ellie Blog

people tips and insights

April Wandzel

April is a high energy extrovert who often spends time talking to everyone around her and learning their stories. She knows the importance of connection and values relationship …

Kate McDonnell

Kate McDonnell

Being human is hard. Kate takes a deeply embodied somatic and transpersonal approach to encourage clients in becoming comfortable in their own skin and have a place to land with …

Stephanie Wisner

Stephanie Wisner

Steph is a highly motivated person that has been working in the Payroll, Benefits, and HR world for close to 20 years. She strives to ensure that all staff have a good payroll and …

Mariah Abbott

Mariah Abbott

Mariah is a friendly and easy going medication management assistant, who is passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of others. She believes that mental health is a HUGE …

Jodi Kariott

Jodi is a caring person who has dealt with a few mental health tragedies in her life. She has been caring for her husband who has been fighting mental health issues for many years. …

Azelie Dugas

Azelie is a hard working compassionate mental health professional who prides herself in creating an accepting, inclusive environment for her clients. Azelie feels lucky to enjoy …

Caryn Scholl

Caryn is an insurance verification specialist with a passion to help people and a serious addiction to coffee. She comes to Ellie with several years experience in mental health …

Holley Gruenwald

Holley is a detail oriented professional who takes great pride in the job she does. She knows the in's and out's of dealing with the insurance payers and enjoys working with them …

Sarah Naggatz

Sara is a dedicated and caring individual whose passion is to make the client experience as smooth as possible. She enjoys working behind the scenes as an insurance verification …

Jolene Des Roches

Jolene Des Roches

Our Director, Dr. Jo identifies as creative, innovative, and authentic. Along with providing direct care to clients, she has experience leading clinical teams in diverse community …

Jess Manashil

Jess Manashil

Jess is a progressive individual who uses her interpersonal skills and creativity to find the best provider for a prospective client. As someone who thrives off of one on one …

Jeniffer Esclovon

Jeniffer Esclovon

Jeniffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who has over 20 years working as a therapist in the mental health field. She is certified in crisis intervention and anger …