Ellie Mental Health - Beachwood, OH

09/01/2025

💡 Labor Day reminds us to honor the people who keep our world turning—from construction workers and barbers to accountants, physicians, and even nuclear physicists. But here’s the truth: no matter the job, stress, burnout, and workplace anxiety are real.

Tight deadlines. Long hours. Office politics. The pressure to perform. Work can bring pride and purpose—but it can also push us toward imbalance, leaving us drained instead of fulfilled.

That’s where we come in. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about giving you the space to breathe, reset, and find balance. Whether you’re navigating demanding shifts, tough work dynamics, or the constant feeling that there’s never enough time, we’re here to remind you: your well-being matters just as much as the work you do.

This Labor Day, take a moment for yourself. Rest. Reset. And remember: caring for your mental health is not a luxury—it’s part of the work of living well.

✨ Because joy shouldn’t feel out of reach. Let’s find it together.

08/28/2025

Back-to-school nerves? Totally normal. Help kids feel more in control with a variety of simple coping skills they can use anytime. What coping skills work best for you or your kids?

Click the link in our bio or call 216-772-3642 to get matched with one of our therapists today.

08/25/2025

Back-to-school season can bring big feelings, but we're here for all of them. At Ellie Beachwood we are dedicated to helping you navigate those feelings.
Call 216-772-3642 or click the link in our bio to get matched with one of our therapists today.

08/12/2025

The pain can be real, but so is the hope. You don't have to go through it alone.

08/12/2025

Struggling to set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy?

This podcast episode is for anyone who's ever struggled to say no, felt drained by unclear expectations, or wondered how to protect their peace without burning bridges.

Therapists Miranda Barker, LICSW, Letisha Harris, MA and Madison Wozniak, LCSW have an honest, practical conversation inspired by the book "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

We explore:
🔹 What healthy boundaries actually look like in real life
🔹 How trauma and guilt can make boundary-setting harder
🔹 The difference between time, material, emotional, and internal boundaries
🔹 How we've grown (and stumbled) through boundary work ourselves

Whether you’re a therapist, a client, or just someone navigating the messiness of relationships, this episode offers tools and takeaways you can use right away. Here's the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07cgH1wdmbfORDCfHiT0Bp?si=73TM0KZzQlSqSCGyreN-lg

Let us know what you think of this episode in the comments! ⬇

08/08/2025

Big emotions in little bodies can feel overwhelming-- for them and for us. Here’s how to respond without losing your cool. 💥➡️💞

08/05/2025

On Tuesday morning, we hosted a meaningful Open House + Networking Event at Ellie Mental Health – Beachwood, bringing together local Medicare agents, carrier reps, and outreach partners who share our commitment to expanding access to mental health care in Northeast Ohio.

Our guests toured the clinic, met our incredible therapists, and learned about our culture of compassion, creativity, and connection.

💥 Special shoutout to Dykieria Stevens from HealthPro Consultants for making it all happen. While she couldn’t be with us in person, her coordination behind the scenes was everything. Dykieria, we’re truly grateful!

🙏 Thank you to everyone who attended, including reps from Humana, Zing Health, and MJ Freedom Consultants. You helped make this a morning of powerful conversations and new connections.

We believe partnerships are the future of mental health, and this was just the beginning. If you weren’t able to join us but want to stop by, let us know, we’d love to connect.

📍 Ellie Mental Health – Beachwood
📞 (216) 285-0468
🌐 elliementalhealth.com

08/05/2025

Back-to-school season is here and for many families, so is back-to-school anxiety.

Whether it’s the fear of new routines, separation from parents, or social pressure, the transition can bring up gigantic feelings for kids of all ages.

In this blog, therapist Miranda Barker, LICSW shares:
✅ Common signs of back-to-school anxiety in kids and teens
✅ Practical tools and coping strategies to try at home and in the classroom
✅ Book recommendations to support emotional wellness
✅ Simple morning and evening routines to ease transitions
✅ When it might be time to seek additional support

Let’s normalize school jitters and empower our kids with the tools they need to thrive (not just survive) the school year. 🍎🎒

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://elliementalhealth.com/calming-first-day-fears-a-parents-guide-to-back-to-school-anxiety/

Help kids conquer back-to-school anxiety with practical tips, calming routines, and coping strategies for a smooth transition.

07/30/2025

Today, on , we hold space for the losses that changed us— the ones we speak of often and the ones we carry quietly.

Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, visible or invisible, your pain is real. We're thinking of you today.

Here are some tips and book recommendations from one of our therapists for helping kids navigate grief and loss.

07/28/2025

Ever zoned out during a meeting, driven somewhere and not remembered how you got there, or felt totally disconnected in a stressful moment?

These aren’t just quirks.... they can be signs of dissociation, a powerful and often misunderstood coping mechanism.

In therapy spaces, we talk about dissociation often. But outside of them, people may not recognize it or know what to do when it shows up. For folks with trauma histories, dissociation isn’t just occasional spacing out—it’s the nervous system protecting itself when things feel too overwhelming to process.

➡️ In this new blog post, Ellie therapist Miranda Barker, LICSW, breaks down:
- What dissociation actually is (and isn’t)
- Why the body uses it as a survival response
- How trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, parts work, and somatic therapy can help
- Practical grounding strategies that reconnect people to the present

Whether you're a clinician, a mental health advocate, or someone who’s felt disconnected and didn’t have a word for it—this is worth the read.

🔗 Check it out here: https://elliementalhealth.com/feeling-disconnected-a-therapists-guide-to-understanding-dissociation/

🎧 Bonus: Watch this related podcast episode featuring trauma therapist Amy Wilkerson, LICSW, for more insights. https://youtu.be/2Cxr5KB8Atg?si=p-mTzj5ZgGmwveOx

In this episode of Therapist Thrival Guide, Miranda is joined by trauma therapist ⁠Amy Wilkerson, LICSW,⁠ for a conversation that many of us need but don’t a...

07/25/2025

Ever heard of DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.

Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT is now used to support anyone struggling with:
💥 Big emotional swings
🧠 Anxiety or depression
🗣️ Conflict in relationships
🧍‍♀️ Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns

DBT teaches skills in 4 key areas:
Mindfulness
Emotion Regulation
Distress Tolerance
Interpersonal Effectiveness

It’s not just about coping, it’s about thriving with tools that actually work.

07/22/2025

Understanding your health insurance doesn’t have to be scary, in fact, the more you know, the more you can avoid surprise bills. In this video, we break down key terms like premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance, and explain how benefit checks really work behind the scenes. 🧾✨