Maybe you’re here because your old ways of living just aren’t working anymore. Perhaps there’s been a rupture, or you’ve found yourself at a crossroads.
Maybe long-buried feelings are bubbling to the surface. You may be feeling deeply alone, overwhelmed, or stuck in painful cycles that seem to repeat no matter what you do.
You are seeking support from someone who won’t judge, jump to conclusions, or offer a quick fix — someone who can deeply listen and partner with you as you heal.
Hi, I’m Ellen. I’m a psychotherapist serving individuals and couples in Washington, D.C. I’m glad you are here.
Some of the areas I focus on include:
Recovering from trauma, whether recent or long ago — including childhood physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
Healing anxiety and depression
Restoring self-esteem and emotional regulation
Creating safe and satisfying intimate relationships
Integrating personal healing work with collective healing and liberation
I offer in-person sessions in the Mount Pleasant and Takoma neighborhoods, as well as virtual therapy.
Therapy can help you turn crisis into opportunity —transforming your current difficulties into the foundation of an authentic life.
As a therapist, my most important job is to co- create a relationship of deep trust with you. Therapy should be a safe, compassionate, and truthful space where you can get to the heart of what matters most to you.
I offer body-focused, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic sessions. For those who are interested, I can also offer integration with the spiritual practices that are meaningful to you.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker — as well as a meditation teacher, group facilitator, and community builder. I became a therapist in order to help people, especially survivors of childhood trauma, heal deeply so that they can experience wholeness and live fulfilling lives.
My training includes two years of full-time spiritual training in a Buddhist monastic community. I have spent thousands of hours in silent meditation retreat in the Insight and Zen traditions, and incorporate mindfulness and embodiment into my client work.
