Ellie Mental Health - Warrington, PA

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. 🧾✨

07/19/2025

Connecting to therapy is now simpler than ever. Schedule your appointment online and take the first step toward better mental well-being. Click the link below to get started 🔽

https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/warrington-pa/

07/18/2025

If your heart races every time you see a “Can we talk?” subject line, you’re not alone (also, if you're a boss, please stop doing that).

Therapy can help you learn how to calm your nervous system, set boundaries, and stop spiraling every time you hear that notification ding.

07/17/2025

While it’s natural for kids to have concerns about germs or illness from time to time, when these fears become excessive, persistent, or start interfering with daily life, it may be a sign of health anxiety.

Understanding the difference between normal worry and health anxiety is an important first step:

Normal worry: “I hope I don’t catch the flu this week.”
Excessive worry: “What if this headache is something serious?” asked multiple times a day, even after reassurance or a clean bill of health. Other examples of this is often kids who refuse to leave the home for fear of getting sick, or when the thought of getting sick preoccupies their minds most days.

Occasional concern, especially during cold and flu season or after someone in the family is unwell, is completely normal. But if your child frequently checks for symptoms, avoids school or social events, or regularly complains of physical issues like stomachaches with no clear medical cause, it may be time to explore additional support.

Check out our blog: https://elliementalhealth.com/helping-children-overcome-anxiety-about-getting-sick

07/16/2025

July is Minority Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness and push for better access, representation, and support in mental health care for BIPOC communities.

What can help:
- Look for culturally responsive therapists who understand your lived experience
- Explore community-based support like peer groups or faith-based counseling
- Normalize talking about mental health within your family or friend group
- Set boundaries to protect your peace from environments that cause racial stress

Everyone deserves care that feels safe and affirming. Let's keep the conversation going, not just this month, but always.

07/15/2025

🚨Exciting News from Ellie Mental Health Warrington- You can schedule with us online!!🚨

If you've been meaning to take care of your mental health (or help your child, teen, partner, or even a friend do the same), I want to share some quick, exciting news: Ellie Mental Health Warrington just launched online scheduling!🙌

✅ Simple
✅ Quick
✅ Available 24/7

Schedule now and take the first step toward feeling better. Click below to get started 🔽

https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/warrington-pa/

07/15/2025

In a recent blog post, Ellie therapist Dr. Christy Sim, LMSW, breaks down a critical truth about trauma work: traditional talk therapy often misses the mark when it comes to treating trauma, because it relies on language and cognition—parts of the brain that shut down during traumatic events.

Sometimes trauma healing requires more than words. Some alternate options might be to:
🎨 Use imagery to engage the midbrain
✍️ Let writing come before speaking
🗣 Gently assign language after connection is made

Trauma disconnects people from their voice, their sense of safety, and their agency. The right kind of therapy can give all of that back.

Read the full article:

Explore trauma healing beyond talk therapy: art, writing & somatic exercises for creative, consent-based empowerment.

07/11/2025

Most of us listen to respond, not to understand.

Active listening is a skill, and it doesn't always come naturally. It means slowing down, staying present, and showing someone that their words matter. Here are a few tips:

👂 Put your phone away
⏸ Pause before responding
🧠 Reflect back what you hear
❓ Ask questions, not solutions
💬 Validate their feelings

Want to get better at it? Try one of these tips in your next conversation and see what shifts.

07/10/2025

Looking to start couples therapy or needing an EMDR therapist ? We have the perfect fit! Call today to get into Anastasia Joswick's schedule. She is now accepting new referrals.

📱Call today at 215-999-4724
💻email: ElliePA05101@elliementalhealth.com
📩Click here: https://lnkd.in/dCyyQjtg

Dedicated to providing quality individual,couples & family therapy, while normalizing care.

07/08/2025

Struggling with self-confidence? You’re not alone.

Swipe through for small mindset shifts and practical tools that can help you build lasting confidence-- straight from one of our awesome therapists, Rayna Larson, LLMSW.

Read more here: https://elliementalhealth.com/building-self-confidence-8-practical-tips-to-boost-your-self-esteem/

07/07/2025

What if building confidence wasn’t about “faking it”, but about changing the way you relate to yourself?

In a recent blog, Ellie therapist Rayna Larson, LLMSW, shares 8 practical ways to build self-confidence, and it goes far beyond pep talks and mirror affirmations.

A few tips that really stood out:
✔️ Challenge negative self-talk: Start with notice, evaluate, replace.
✔️ Celebrate small wins: Your progress counts, even when it’s not loud.
✔️ Practice assertiveness: Saying no can be an act of self-care.
✔️ Lean on positive influences: Your environment matters more than you think.

Self-confidence isn’t a trait you’re born with, it’s a skill you can build. Whether you’re navigating burnout, people-pleasing, or just feeling stuck, Rayna’s piece offers grounded, compassionate strategies that anyone can try.

Read the full blog here:

Boost your self-confidence with practical strategies: challenge negative self-talk, set achievable goals, embrace strengths & communicate assertively.