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Ellie Schwartzman

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Ellie Schwartzman, LCSW and founder of Sage Mental Health PLLC. I created Sage with the vision of making therapy more accessible, compassionate, and deeply personalized for every stage of life. I work work with adults across all stages of life who are seeking support with disordered eating, stress, relationships, grief, or major life changes. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based approaches, always tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.

My approach to therapy

You deserve to be heard, empowered, and respected. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming but you might be surprised how quickly you can settle into the safe space of our sessions. I am here alongside you in your therapy journey to help you navigate the challenges and create the relationships you want.

What you can expect from me

Our sessions are a time for you to focus on the therapy goals you decide. We’ll explore all the angles of what you are dealing with. Through our work, you will get to a place of self-acceptance and emotional well-being – giving you the confidence needed to create real lasting connections. It is an honor to assist you on your journey!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois - Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Multi-Systemic (MST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Narrative Therapy, Relational, Behavioral Activation (BA), Attachment Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English