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Ellen Payne, LCSW-S
Founder & Supervising Therapist
Types of Therapy
That Inform My Practice
Psychodynamic
Person-Centered
Eye Movement
Desensitization & Reprocessing
(EMDR)
Somatic Work
Parts Work
Other Types of Therapy
I Draw From
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Treatment For
PTSD / CPTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Substance Use
Self-Harm
Meet Ellen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board Approved Supervisor
EMDR Trained Therapist
completing certification requirements
Hi, I'm Ellen. Glad you're here.
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I am a person-centered, trauma-focused, psychodynamic therapist, which is just a fancy way of saying I believe that
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Your experience is most important.
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I believe you are in charge of your healing journey, and I am right there beside you. I believe that you are all you need to be just as you are, right here and now. The kind of therapist I am means that the relationship you have with yourself stays at the front of my mind as we work together. I remind us of the present moment and provide a safe relationship for your pain to rest in. I highlight things you might not see and bring more into your conscious awareness.
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I'm EMDR trained and incorporate parts work and somatic work into therapy. I use concepts and interventions from other therapy models so long as it makes sense for you and your healing. As I walk alongside you, I rely on body-based approaches, the inner-child lens, psychoeducation, and the strengths you are carrying with you. This is to help bring forth your awareness, insight, and truth to promote a healthy, thriving life.
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My hope for every person I work with is that they experience more peace. I hope they learn that the answers they want are already within them and that they can move through life in a way they feel good about. I also hope they know they don't have to do it alone but are certainly capable.
Your therapy journey will be just as unique as your experiences.
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Healing usually includes caring for wounds, learning lots, laughing some, and doing things a little differently than before. We will work to find out what is keeping you from living the life you want to live and discover the best version of yourself - a stronger, more secure, calmer self.
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Your brain and body instinctively know how to heal, and they want to! Most likely you are already healing and don't even know it. The healing journey is not a straight line, and it looks different for everyone which can be confusing and scary sometimes. I can help you find your way.
It is my belief that healing happens within a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental relationship.
