- Empathic listening
- Skills focused
- Collaborative pace
About Ellie
Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles. She supports clients dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns, trauma, and major life changes. Ellie brings a calm and respectful presence to sessions and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Ellie uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods drawn from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She emphasizes empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental attitude while encouraging clients to set goals that feel meaningful. The work is collaborative - Ellie describes herself as a guide while clients lead their own journey.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in psychology completed in 2016 and seven years of clinical experience. She is also a Doctor of Psychology candidate. Ellie has worked with people who report trauma from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and with those who feel stuck because of childhood abandonment or attachment wounds.
Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and building awareness of patterns that keep problems alive. Techniques may include mindful awareness, behavioral experiments, communication practice, and strategies to manage strong emotions. Ellie aims to move at a pace that feels safe and tolerable for each person.
Ellie practices in California and conducts therapy in English. She works with a broad range of concerns including career strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and family of origin issues.
Ellie uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods drawn from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She emphasizes empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental attitude while encouraging clients to set goals that feel meaningful. The work is collaborative - Ellie describes herself as a guide while clients lead their own journey.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in psychology completed in 2016 and seven years of clinical experience. She is also a Doctor of Psychology candidate. Ellie has worked with people who report trauma from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and with those who feel stuck because of childhood abandonment or attachment wounds.
Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and building awareness of patterns that keep problems alive. Techniques may include mindful awareness, behavioral experiments, communication practice, and strategies to manage strong emotions. Ellie aims to move at a pace that feels safe and tolerable for each person.
Ellie practices in California and conducts therapy in English. She works with a broad range of concerns including career strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and family of origin issues.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.