Ellen Clark , LPC

Ellen Clark is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support so people can feel steadier and more in control of their lives.

Ellen centers sessions on what matters most to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals. Conversations move at a calm, clear pace and focus on skills people can use between sessions.

Her work often addresses communication problems, attachment concerns, and feelings of abandonment. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, workplace pressure, isolation, and social anxiety. Women's issues such as pregnancy and childbirth challenges or workplace transitions are part of her practice focus.

Ellen uses several approaches to match the needs of each person. She draws on client-centered methods to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also integrates cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior tools to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.

With ten years of experience as an LPC in Missouri, Ellen aims for straightforward, practical sessions. She encourages self-compassion and gradual change. People who want collaborative, skills-oriented support often find her style helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where the person's concerns guide the work. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and a nonjudgmental partner for difficult conversations.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can ease depression, anxiety, and relationship strain.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Those tools are useful for people dealing with strong reactions, conflict, or burnout.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Ellen works collaboratively to choose and adapt methods based on a person's goals, day-to-day needs, and what feels workable. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth sessions. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and pick the format that best matches their routine.