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Elaine Ellis

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in individual and family therapy, and Intensive Outpatient treatment for more than 18 years. I value the unique experiences, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs of the individual. We each strive for our own personal life balance. Sometimes we need a guide and partner to explore how to regain that balance during difficult life transitions or when we feel separate from people that are important to us. And I enjoy being that guide.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe that my role as a therapist is to guide you towards becoming the best version of yourself. I have worked with many people who are having difficulties with changes they are experiencing, family and work problems, as well as intense stressors. I have had the privilege to support people in a process of self discovery. My holistic approach to mental health focuses on lifestyle habits; diet, movement/activity, and practices that reduce stress and increase peace and fulfillment.

What you can expect from our first session

A newfound sense of self awareness and the ability to work through whatever is troubling you. We all have strengths and inner resources to draw from during difficult times. Together we can rediscover those aspects that can help you move forward and feel more empowered.


Elaine's style is

Energetic
Inquisitive
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Elaine accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Elaine

MS (Master of Science) at Western Carolina University
License type: LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Location

2263 US 70 Hwy # 6
SWANNANOA, NC 28778