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Joshua White

Joshua White

I specialize in family trauma, including estrangement and no-contact, attachment trauma, reactive abuse, and LGBTQ+/polyamory-affirming care. I offer psychoeducation on curative …

Tanner Dobson,

Tanner Dobson

I’m currently in the final year of my Master of Social Work program at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and I’m so excited to be completing my internship with Ellie Mental …

Mina Cheema

Mina Cheema

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in supporting adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, caregiver stress, and immigrant stress. My approach is …

Johana Anaya

Johana Anaya

Hi, my name is Johana Anaya. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate working under the supervision of Julie Weaver, MA, LPC-S, CSTIP. I earned my Master of Science in …

Lauren Resch

Lauren Resch

I work with adolescents, college students, and young adults experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, behavioral issues, …

Amanda Taylor

Amanda Taylor

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in education and mental health since 2019. I hold a BA in Elementary Education and an MS in Clinical Mental Health …

Sheila Marquardt

Sheila Marquardt

Sheila creates a supportive space for clients to explore stress, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions with compassion and curiosity. She helps students and educators reconnect …

Ilyse Hope Sacks

Ilyse Hope Sacks

Ilyse Hope Sacks, MS, LAPC, NCC, CAMS-I, is a person-centered, trauma-focused clinician dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and recovery. Her work includes …

Lisa Short

Lisa Short

Lisa Short is a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) who specializes in trauma therapy.  With a deep understanding of the impact of …

Anna Berumen

Anna Berumen

Therapeutic approach: I appreciate that trusting someone with some of your most darkest, painful, and personal moments in life can be truly terrifying. As a counselor who has sat …

Susannah Dourmashkin

Susannah Dourmashkin

I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from …

Matthew Smith

Matt Smith

Dr. Matt Smith is a clinical psychologist specializing in therapy services for families, individual adults, and adolescents. He addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, …