Play Therapy and Talk Therapy for Kids

It can be difficult to watch your child struggle with their mental health. The good news is that getting your child the mental health care they need now can have a positive impact on their future. Here's how we can help your child thrive with children's therapy. 

• Help your child develop confidence and grow into their unique, authentic self.
• Work alongside parents to identify opportunities for growth and connection. 
• Utilize play therapy to help your child more comfortably express themselves.
• Support your child in developing healthy coping skills when they struggle.   
• Develop a support system your child can turn to when they need help. 
• Help your child improve their communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Teach your child about their mental health and that feeling bad is okay. 
• Show your child how to identify and address extreme or difficult emotions. 

If your child is struggling, you might blame yourself and wonder what you could have done differently to better support them. The reality is that many children have mental health or behavioral issues, and it’s hard for kids to understand and express their emotions. We're not here to judge or overstep your role as a parent. Rather, we want to work with you to help your child reach their full potential. We’re dedicated to providing your child with exceptional mental health care and supporting you on this journey.

• We find innovative solutions that work: No child is too difficult or a lost cause. We explore any and every avenue to help your child heal. We're not afraid to think outside of the box and use creative treatment methods that are customized to your child. 
• Your child's care is 100% confidential: Your child's wellness is our top priority – and we understand that having a safe place to talk and work through issues is essential for your child to be successful in therapy. We'll never betray your or your child's trust. 
• We value what makes your child unique: Your child has a unique perspective on life, and they are still figuring out their identities, their dreams, their values, and their quirks. We'll help your child explore who they are and learn to love and accept their authentic self.       
• Your child's comfort matters to us: Therapy can be scary to kids! Our therapists do everything they can to help your child feel at ease. We won't push them past their limits, and we'll strive to connect with them in a way they are comfortable with, which often includes play therapy.  

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Build a Healthy Relationship With Your Partner

Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, relationships can be challenging. If you and your partner are experiencing a rough patch, are considering separating, or simply want to become better communicators and partners in life, a couples counselor can help.  

Couples therapy involves three people: you, your partner, and your therapist. Relationships can get messy! A therapist can help you identify what’s causing a breakdown and guide you in navigating the road ahead. Here is how Ellie can support you and your partner on this journey. 

• Work through infidelity, dishonesty, and other trust-breaking behaviors. 
• Identify negative communication and behavioral patterns in the relationship. 
• Get professional guidance if you and your partner choose to separate or divorce. 
• Discuss how outside parties are negatively impacting your relationship. 
• Open the door for intimate, honest conversation with your partner. 
• Set healthy boundaries with your partner, in-laws, and work. 
• Address relationship disappointment, hurt, resentment, and trauma. 
• Get support in navigating loss, traumatic situations, or difficult life changes. 

If you and your partner have been struggling with your relationship for some time or are dealing with significant relationship issues, you may see couples counseling as a last resort. But seeing a therapist can help at any stage of a relationship. At Ellie, we understand that relationships are hard. Couples counseling can make a huge difference in your and your partner's relationship satisfaction. We're dedicated to helping you and your partner work through painful relationship issues.  

We find innovative solutions that work: Every therapist at Ellie is determined to help you and your partner work through complicated issues and grow stronger together. We're not afraid to think outside the box to help you grow.

Your care is 100% confidential: We will never betray your trust. Your therapist will never choose sides or share confidential information with your partner without your permission.

We value what makes you, you: We value that both you and your partner are completely unique – and that's a good thing! We want to help you and your partner grow together without sacrificing the unique qualities that make you, you.    

Your comfort matters to us: Ellie is a safe place to work through difficult relationship issues. Our therapy clinics are comfortable and welcoming to help you and your partner heal. 

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Support and solidarity go a long way in helping families grow healthier and stronger together. While everyone has their own individual journey to walk, attending therapy as a family allows every member to tackle issues together and gain valuable skills that will help each member in every aspect of life. Here is how we can help your family grow. 

• Work through family conflicts and disruptive behavior patterns. 
• Get family support for mental illness, disability, or life-altering conditions. 
• Address changes caused by divorce, separation, or a new marriage. 
• Seek professional healing from a family loss or a traumatic event.  
• Better connect with members of your family and improve communication. 
• Learn how to set boundaries in family relationships and be your authentic self. 
• Find a healthy balance between work, obligations, hobbies, and family. 
• Set goals as a family and celebrate your successes together. 

If family conflict is making your home a hostile, uncomfortable environment, a therapist can help. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and you're not always going to see eye to eye with every member of your family. Whether your family needs help healing after a difficult change or you can't seem to establish peace in your home, your Ellie family therapist is here to help. We’re dedicated to helping your family to grow closer and discover healing:

• We find innovative solutions that work: Every family is unique. At Elle, we're determined to find solutions that work for you and your family. We're not afraid to think outside the box to help your family thrive. 
• Your care is 100% confidential: While we think that going to therapy is something to be proud of, we would never betray your trust. Your therapist will never disclose confidential information during family therapy sessions. 
• We value what makes you, you: We believe that every member of your family has something unique to bring to the table. Through therapy, we hope to make each individual feel valued, safe, and accepted for who they are.    
• Your comfort matters to us: Working through family issues can be tough – especially if not everyone is thrilled about going to therapy. We'll go the extra mile to make sure you and your family are at ease in one of our comfy therapy clinics.   

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

You may have heard that grief goes through different stages. The reality is that grief is unique for every person, and there is no “right way” to grieve. Whether you've just experienced a loss or it's been years and you're struggling to move forward, here's how Ellie can help. 

• Provide you with a safe place to decompress and talk about your grief. 
• Help you to accept the death of your loved one and acknowledge your pain. 
• Discuss the future and how you can adjust to life without your loved one. 
• Get treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues. 
• Guide you in how you can care for your well-being and cope with your loss. 
• Find a support system and work through withdrawal, isolation, and loneliness. 
• Address feelings of self-blame, regret, anger, denial, and shock. 
• Help you remember and honor your loved one without experiencing trauma. 

We promise to treat you with the utmost respect and will honor your needs, boundaries, and struggles during this time. Grief ebbs and flows, and we're here whenever the road gets too difficult to traverse alone. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or past hope, our compassionate and creative team can help you heal. We're dedicated to supporting you through your grief. 

• We find innovative solutions that work: You might feel like you've done everything to push through your grief. We're determined to explore avenues you've never considered to help you heal and will find treatments that are right for your unique grieving process. 
• Your care is 100% confidential: Grief can take your mind down dark and scary avenues. We're not here to judge you for how you grieve, how long you’ve been grieving, or who you’re grieving for. We will never betray your trust. 
• We value what makes you, you: Grief can cause you to lose touch with who you are. You might feel you’ve lost your identity with the death of your loved one. We’re here to help you rediscover your healthiest, authentic self. 
• Your comfort matters to us: Grief is hard. We make getting care during this time as easy as possible. Simply let us know you need help, and we'll take it from there and match you with the right provider that can help you heal. 

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Individual therapy is the foundation of mental health care. It's where you and your therapist will dig into your past, dreams, goals, and pains and work together to find solutions. Here is how Ellie can support you with individual therapy.

• Strategize how to change harmful thought patterns and behaviors. 
• Improve interpersonal skills and build strong connections with others.
• Discover and fall in love with your authentic self – both outside and in. 
• Receive treatment for disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or ADHD.
• Build trust with your therapist and find your safe place to talk and decompress.
• Set achievable short-term and long-term goals for your healing journey. 
• Cope with difficult life situations, such as a divorce, death, job loss, or trauma.
• Establish healthy boundaries in relationships, work, and other areas.

Ellie's Promise for Your Mental Health Care

• We find innovative solutions that work: Every therapist at Ellie is determined to help you shatter any obstacles in your path. We’re not afraid to push the envelope and think outside the box to help you heal. 
• Your care is 100% confidential: We will never betray your trust. Anything you say during sessions is between just you and your therapist. 
• We value what makes you, you: We don't want to change who you are or make you conform to who society says you need to be. Authenticity is a core value at Ellie. We want to help the real you shine.  
• Your comfort matters to us: Therapy can be tough. We want to make your sessions as comfortable as possible. Our offices are designed with your healing in mind. Or consider teletherapy if it's the most comfortable for you!

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Online therapy makes getting mental health care easy – which we think is amazin news! A long drive, traffic, a busy schedule, or childcare can all get in the way of you getting the care you so desperately want and need. Teletherapy gives you the flexibility to grow and heal at the time and place that works best for you. Here is how we can help. 

• Address mental health issues and difficult emotions in a no-judgment zone. 
• Develop better communication skills and build stronger relationships. 
• Learn healthy coping skills for handling stress, grief, trauma, and more. 
• Enhance your decision-making skills and pave the path to a brighter future. 
• Take control of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and habits. 
• Identify your goals and develop strategies to make them a reality. 
• Develop healthier life habits and find balance in your daily routine.
• Confront the fears that are holding you back and minimize anxiety and stress. 

Our primary mission at Ellie is to make mental healthcare accessible and effective. We know that online therapy has made a huge difference in increasing access to therapy across the country – so teletherapy at Ellie is here to stay! We're dedicated to helping you get the mental health care you need to thrive: 

• We find innovative solutions that work: Ellie is determined to find a solution that works for your mental health care – whether that means meeting with you in person, online, or both! We're not afraid to think outside the box to help you heal and grow.  
• Your care is 100% confidential: We will never betray your trust. We use a HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform, so you never need to worry that your client data or confidential information is being mishandled. 
• We value what makes you, you: You're awesome – quirks and mistakes included. The last thing we want is to make you feel like you need to put on a show to make the world accept you. We want you to fall in love with your authentic self.     
• Your comfort matters to us: Online therapy is a major step in ensuring your therapy experience is as comfortable as possible.
• We'll take care of you every step of the way and make sure getting care is as easy and seamless as possible.  

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Innovative & Effective Mental Health Care 

We're determined to help you fight your battles and support you in reaching your goals. There are many ways Ellie can support you in your journey, and we love to find innovative, new methods to care for your mental health. 

**Please note that these services and programs are not offered at every location. Visit your local Ellie clinic page to learn more.

• Children's Evaluation & Testing 
• Co-Joint Therapy 
• INTERO Psychedelic Therapy
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• Complex Family Systems
• Ellie Express Young Adult Psychosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Protector Overwatch

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Combat, sexual assault, violence, death of a loved one, or betrayal – trauma can be caused by countless situations, and everyone responds to their trauma differently. You may have experienced trauma in childhood or in your early adulthood that has shaped your life today. Here is how a trauma-informed therapist can help you on your healing journey. 

• Come to understand how trauma has impacted your life and well-being. 
• Identify your trauma triggers and develop coping strategies to overcome them. 
• Get PTSD treatment for flashbacks, anxiety, guilt, and other symptoms. 
• Reconnect with others and get help for emotional detachment and withdrawal.
• Discover a safe place to process upsetting or disturbing thought patterns. 
• Learn to prioritize your self-care and improve your physical well-being
• Participate in exercises that ease you into processing traumatic events. 
• Find validation in your trauma experience and the impact it has had on you. 

Many people struggle to talk about trauma. Maybe you've been told that you're overacting, or you're carrying a load of shame or guilt for what you experienced. Opening up to a therapist can be hard, and we're honored you would choose us to help you through this time. We're dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help you find the healing you so desperately need. 

• We find innovative solutions that work: Trauma has a way of sticking around. You may feel you've done everything you can to move on to no avail. Our creative team is determined to explore every option to help you heal and thrive. 
• Your care is 100% confidential: People often hold trauma close. We know that discussing your trauma with us means disclosing the darkest, private parts of yourself. We fully respect your right to confidentiality and will never betray your trust. 
• We value what makes you, you: Experiencing trauma can make you lose touch with who you are. We'll help you rediscover your passions, your dreams, your hobbies, your values, and everything else that makes you so unique and amazing. 
• Your comfort matters to us: Processing trauma can be a painful and uncomfortable process. We promise to help you heal at a pace that you’re comfortable with. We’ll be transparent in everything we do and guide you every step of the way. 

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care