Ellison Spencer-Helms

Ellison Spencer-Helms, MSW, LCSW (they/them) is a licensed therapist providing telehealth services for residents of Virginia. A proud graduate of Gallaudet University, Ellison provides therapy in both English and American Sign Language (ASL).

As a member of the LGBTQ community, they are passionate about providing services to both youth and adults, specializing in the LGBTQ issues, religious trauma, body-based practices, anxiety, and attachment. Their work is centered on helping clients develop self-trust, regulate and repair their nervous systems, and move through life with greater ease.

Specialties include:

✔ Body-Based Healing and Regulation – Using embodied techniques to develop emotional resilience and nervous system regulation.

✔ Attachment Issues – Helping individuals understand and build deeper, more secure relationships with themselves and others.

✔ LGBTQ+ Community– Using somatic techniques to develop emotional resilience and nervous system regulation.

✔ ASL-Inclusive Therapy – Providing therapy in ASL to support accessible, embodied healing.

My approach to therapy is open and empowering, using evidence-based practices to support healing for both the mind and body. I integrate mindfulness, embodiment, and curiosity alongside talk therapy, recognizing that true healing happens when the mind and body are in sync. By creating a space for self-exploration and self-compassion, I help clients reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. My goal is to foster lasting transformation and resilience through a holistic, embodied approach to healing.

In therapy, you can expect to explore how trauma and life experiences have affected both your mind and body. Together, we'll work to develop practical tools such as mindfulness to navigate triggers and challenges, helping you stay grounded and present to life. My goal is to empower you with the skills and insight needed to move forward with balance and confidence.