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Vickie Ellis

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Great to meet you!

Are you looking for help to make a change in your life? I have 17+ years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with issues related to trauma/PTSD, intimate partner abuse, sexual trauma, anxiety/depression, grief and loss, and anger management. I have experience working with active duty military/veterans and healthcare teams. I served as a first responder and as an officer with the US Public Health Commissioned Corp alongside FEMA. I provide trauma informed care including Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Processing Theory (CPT). My goal is to create a safe and supportive, non-judgemental space to allow for increase in insight, growth, and appropriate coping strategies.

My approach to therapy

I like to develop strong rapport with clients and my therapeutic style is eclectic, collaborative, strength based and solution focused. I apply client-centered approaches to assist client with achieving their goals as well as evidenced-based modalities.

What you can expect from me

Build a strong rapport and relationship, supportive and safe environment. Gather background information, current concerns, identify strengths and goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Norfolk State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
    Virginia
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English