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Ellen Loveless, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Ellen
Ellen Loveless is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 28 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Ellen works with people navigating life changes and career questions as well as those coping with panic, PTSD, or seasonal affective symptoms.
Her style is straightforward and interactive. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings and checking what does or does not help.
Ellen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the individual, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term, achievable goals.
She has worked with a wide age range and a variety of life situations over nearly three decades in practice. That background informs how she helps people handle communication problems, commitment worries, control issues, and money-related stress.
People who choose Ellen can expect a direct, respectful approach that emphasizes practical tools. She offers guidance on coping with panic attacks, processing loss, and improving everyday routines that affect mood and energy. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what is most important to the client. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so the person sets the direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try specific behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and patterns in close relationships to improve communication and connection.Figuring out the right approach is part of the early work together. Ellen will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what the client finds helpful. This is a collaborative process where methods are selected and reviewed over time.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping contact consistent during life transitions. Because the original biography did not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into daily life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship problems, bipolar disorder, panic and PTSD among other mood and life-change concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and review of what changes between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 28 years of experience working as a therapist in New York with a broad range of clinical concerns and age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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