Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Licensed in NJ and PA, I provide in-person and virtual care at my offices in Ewing, Mercer County, and Newtown, Bucks County. With over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse, I offer a welcoming, LGBTQ+ inclusive space for my patients. I specialize in treating addiction, relationship challenges, young adult life transitions, and mood and/or anxiety disorders.

I’m Dr. Carly Ellman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and sports social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and athletes across a wide range of life transitions.

My therapy style is warm, honest, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to help you build clarity, confidence, and tools that support your wellbeing both inside and outside the therapy room.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, sport-related stress, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental place to explore and grow.

My background includes clinical practice, college teaching, and working directly with youth, parents, and coaches to strengthen mental health, resilience, and relationships through evidence-based approaches.

I’ve also earned a Sports Social Work Certificate and serve on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry, where I work with athletes navigating performance pressure, identity, anxiety, and stress.

I have been counseling since graduating from CALU in 2014. My clients have been in varied settings including groups, individual and couple. I use a trauma-informed approach and utilize evidence based practice.

I have over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings since obtaining my Master's degree and becoming a licensed clinician. I use a client centered approach that draws from my training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, and a trauma-informed approach. I have worked with people struggling with addictions, a wide variety of anxiety related difficulties, ADHD, depression, and some bodily focused repetitive behaviors. I also have experience working with couples to address relationship needs.

Hey, I’m Mike and I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families of all ages while addressing all kinds of disorders and problems, including trauma. I’m trained in and utilize multiple modalities including CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing and others. As a graduate from Lancaster Bible College, I also minored in Bible and can offer you a faith-based approach if you desire. Driven by my passion to help others, I would love to meet you and see if I’m the right fit for you. If not, then I am willing to help you find someone who is.

Helping You Navigate Change with Clarity and Confidence

Are you facing a major life transition and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain? Whether you're starting college, navigating divorce, entering retirement, or working toward recovery from substance use, I offer a safe and collaborative space to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach is grounded in DBT and tailored to your unique goals, so you can build resilience and become the best version of yourself.

Specialties

• Life Transitions (college, divorce, retirement)
• Substance Use Recovery
• Stress and Anxiety
• Self-Esteem and Identity Development

Client Focus

• Age: Young Adults (18–25), Adults, Older Adults
• Communities: Inclusive and affirming for all backgrounds
• Treatment Format: Individual therapy offered exclusively via secure virtual sessions