- Relationship focus
- Emotion regulation
- Practical skills
About Ellen
Ellen Clark is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who helps people facing relationship strains, depression, trauma, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions. Ellen aims to make therapy feel approachable and relevant to daily life for each person she meets.
Her work often centers on communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with isolation, workplace stress, and issues tied to pregnancy or motherhood. Women’s issues and caregiving stress are frequent topics in her practice.
Ellen uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow the person’s lead and create an accepting space. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for emotional regulation and managing intense feelings. Sessions include skill practice, real-life problem solving, and talking through painful experiences. The goal is to build tools that make life feel more manageable.
Outside of direct therapy, Ellen brings ten years of experience working with adults through major life transitions and interpersonal challenges. People can expect clear communication about goals, straightforward strategies to try between sessions, and a collaborative approach to change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It’s about creating an accepting space and shaping sessions around each person’s goals and pace.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thought that feed upsetting emotions. It pairs that insight with concrete exercises to try different ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with depression, anxiety, and workplace stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as needs change so the plan can be adjusted together.
Confirm available session options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling preferences during the matching process to find an arrangement that works with work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ellen commonly help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Other common areas include workplace stress, social anxiety, and parenting or pregnancy related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, using client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities. Sessions mix discussion with concrete skills and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience providing therapy. That background includes supporting people through relationship change, grief, and emotional regulation work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri. The profile uses the credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Please check the platform for how sessions are conducted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is set through the platform.
How do I begin working with Ellen?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process will guide next steps.