Hi! My name is Ellen (she/her) and I am a therapist working in person and remotely in South Lake Tahoe. I enjoy working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relational conflict, grief and loss. I have prior experience working in community-based settings, school-based programs and in individual therapy, including work with first responders and Veterans. I aim to create a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their identities, values, cultures and relationships while working towards their goals. I believe that therapy works best as a collaborative experience, and I hope to help teach clients skills and tools to better understand and navigate symptoms. I have been vetted by the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA).

I am a 5-year-old English black Labrador, trained and placed as a working facility dog through Bergin University of Canine Studies. You might wonder, what is a facility dog? Facility dogs are trained dogs placed with professionals working in health settings whose clientele may benefit from canine interactions. I am trained to do many therapy dog commands as well as other fun commands like opening doors and picking up items. When I’m working, I offer warmth, support, and laughs. Outside of work, I love eating apples and laying in the sun. I look forward to meeting you soon!