Ellie Mental Health - Westlake, Ohio

10/16/2025

Depression doesn't always look like sadness. It can be exhaustion, irritability, or feeling numb. It's Depression Screening Awareness Month - an important reminder that checking in on your mental health is just as vital as any physical exam.

Ready to prioritize your mental health? Find your Ellie and get started at www.elliementalhealth.com
https://gettherapy.elliementalhealth.com/default?zip=44145

10/14/2025

We all know that life can be hard. But finding a therapist who just gets you shouldn't be. Book now!
https://gettherapy.elliementalhealth.com/default?zip=44145

10/14/2025

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. 💬
https://gettherapy.elliementalhealth.com/default?zip=44145

09/26/2025

Are you feeling stuck after a difficult life event, struggling with anxiety, or navigating a major life transition? Vanessa is a licensed therapist in Ohio who works with individuals (ages 12+) and couples. She offers support with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and borderline personality disorder.
Vanessa's approach is modern and flexible, blending evidence-based therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, attachment theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Her goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you feel safe to explore your story, heal from past wounds, and move forward with confidence.
She became a therapist because she believes every person deserves empathy, curiosity, and compassion on their healing journey. Vanessa provides in-person counseling in Westlake/Cleveland as well as online therapy across Ohio, making support accessible wherever you are.
Vanessa will walk alongside you-reminding you that whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.

09/26/2025

🍂 Happy Fall! 🍁 As the seasons change, our routines (and moods) often do too. Here are some simple coping skills to help you stay grounded and cozy this autumn. 🧡


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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

Explore how dissociation serves as a trauma coping mechanism and discover therapeutic approaches for healing.

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.

07/25/2025

We are adding to our team! Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.

https://ellie-mental-health-064.careerplug.com/jobs/2833908

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. 🧾✨

07/18/2025

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.