Our Staff

Ellie graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's degree in psychology and her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults and has experience supporting individuals experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other significant life challenges.

Ellie strives to provide a warm, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing process. She utilizes an integrated, client-centered approach and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), incorporating evidence-based techniques to meet each client's individual needs.

Prior to her current work, Ellie worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting, providing her with extensive experience working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and more complex mental health needs. This experience has strengthened her ability to support clients through periods of significant emotional distress and to approach treatment with compassion, patience, and an understanding of the complexities of mental health.

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, baking, and going on long walks with her dog.