The Ellie Blog

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Stacy Yeager

Stacy Yeager

Stacy Yeager, LMSW, is a trauma therapist and holistic healing specialist, supporting teens and adults ages 16+ through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and …

Katherine Ladd

Katherine Ladd

Katherine is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and find healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) …

Ryan Fields

Ryan Fields, MA, LPC, ACS

As Clinic Director, Ryan’s focus is providing you exceptional care at Ellie Mental Health. With over 23 years of experience post-master’s degree and 32 years overall in mental …

Beverly Hooks

Beverly Hooks

“You can’t focus on what’s going wrong. There’s always a way to turn things around.” -Joy from the "Inside Out" movie. Have you been feeling stuck, worried, stressed, tired, sad, …

Taylor Kencke

Taylor Kencke

Taylor is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) with extensive experience in acute crisis and hospital settings. She is committed to providing …

Janet Hise Finan

Janet Hise Finan

Janet, has over 15 years of social work experience in early childhood education, hospice care, and supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She …

Percy

Percy

Percy was born in 2021 and is an Aussiedoodle who enjoys making new friends. He loves to sit with clients and hear their stories. Percy’s favorite hobbies include learning new …

Kathryn Reiker

Kathryn Reiker

Katie is a licensed marital and family therapist who has experience in family, individual, and preadolescent/adolescent therapy. She utilizes the principles of commitment, …

Annyssa Guerrero

Annyssa Guerrero

Hi, My name is Annyssa and I obtained my master’s in Social Work at the University of Southern California. My goal as a therapist is to empower individuals to overcome barriers and …

Ashley Spinelli

Ashely Spinelli

Hi, I’m Ashley! I obtained my MSW from Boston University and my goal is to help individuals navigate life's challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, …

Rob Wesemann

Rob believes that we are all doing the best we can with what we have at any given time. And that by working together, we can add additional tools to our life toolbox, facilitating …

Xiaotianyi (Joey) Dong

Xiaotianyi (Joey) Dong

Therapy is a journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance tailored to your unique experiences. My approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, …