Relationships can be a great source of joy and connection. They can also be really tough. When we get stuck, feelings of hurt, frustration, and loneliness can overwhelm us so much that it seems impossible to get back the sense of closeness and safety we long for.

Ellen specializes in helping people work through these tough relationship issues and stresses related to change. As a certified emotionally focused therapist, she is committed to listening to her clients’ concerns and helping them heal and rebuild; cope with the stress and depression that often accompany relationship problems; and become more aware of how they may undermine what they want for their life and those they share it with.

Ellen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and founder of Relate Counseling. With over 13 years of counseling experience, she is an EFT Supervisor Candidate ; a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator; and has additional training in the Enneagram, the Gottman Method, human attachment, human sexuality, and trauma recovery. Ellen favors emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman Method, and the Enneagram, which are all research-based and/or spiritual approaches that have been proven to help couples and individuals.