Ellie Mental Health - Medford, MA

12/15/2025

There is so much buzz about lately, and for good reason. Reducing physical tension is a huge step toward reducing mental tension.

But let's be honest: Sometimes the anxiety isn't a magnesium deficiency-it's burnout, grief, unresolved conflict, or a chemical imbalance that requires more than a supplement aisle solution.

Your mental health checklist:

1. Check your basics (Sleep, Nutrition, Magnesium, Vitamin D, etc).
2. Check your support system.

If step #2 feels empty, Ellie Mental Health of is here to fill that space. We provide evidence-based care to help you feel like you again: https://bit.ly/3N09f4k

*Note: Supplements can interact differently with certain medications and health conditions. Please speak with your doctor before starting magnesium to ensure it is safe and appropriate for your specific needs.

12/11/2025

Small sensory habits-like a cool shower to wake your system up or a dim, warm shower to slow it back down-can gently guide your brain into the states it needs. These rituals work because the nervous system responds to consistency: clear cues for energy, clear cues for rest.

Trends like “dark showers” are popular for a reason-they help reduce stimulation and signal safety. But rituals alone can’t support everything you’re carrying.

If you’re ready to build healthier patterns of energy, calm, and emotional balance, therapy can help you create routines that feel sustainable and supportive.

At Ellie Mental Health, we help you find rhythms that work for your life, not just for a trend, but for your well-being: https://bit.ly/48ydFbd

12/03/2025

Choose a plan that supports your mental health. Choose therapy that fits your life with Ellie.

Find a location near you at www.elliementalhealth.com
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11/27/2025

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from the ! We have so much to be grateful for. Wishing you warmth, connection, and community this holiday.
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11/19/2025

Changing seasons can bring new rhythms - and new challenges - for our mental health.
Whether it's finding light on darker days, staying active, or giving yourself permission to rest, small steps can make a big difference.

Share your go-to ways to support your mental health this time of year below ⬇️
You might just inspire someone else who needs the reminder. 💬
And if you need help right now, an Ellie therapist is just a few clicks away. Schedule an appointment online at https://www.elliementalhealth.com/scheduleonline
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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

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.

07/31/2025

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.

07/29/2025

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...