The Ellie Blog

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Nahal Kaivan

Nahal C. Kaivan

As Clinic Director at Larchmont Ellie, I am deeply committed to promoting mental health equity and access. With expertise in couples, family, individual, and group therapy, I …

Nendler Michel

Nendler Michel

Nendler “Dee” Michel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, holding a MSW from Adelphi and a BS in Psychology from …

William Allen Burns

William Allen Burns

Allen’s goal as a therapist is to help each client find their own path to a thriving life on their terms. He believes it is important to bring his courage, curiosity, patience and …

Keenan Smart

Keenan Smart

Keenan is a big nerd, but also a pretty great therapist. He holds the belief that everyone has an incredible capacity for growth and self-actualization, using a person-centered …

Jennifer Given

Jennifer Given

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who seeks to create her space as a warm, laid-back, and judgement-free zone. Jennifer likes to utilize humor when …

Genevieve Sanchez-Hidalgo

Genevieve Sanchez-Hidalgo

Genevieve received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arlington, VA. She has just over 10 years of therapy experience working with …

Brandy Russell

Brandy Russell

Life can be challenging and the additional obstacles of change, strong emotions and a lack of a sense of control can make the challenge feel overwhelming. She partners with people …

Jamie Heffler

Jamie Heffler

Making the choice to attend therapy is a wonderful first step but this first step can also stir up a plethora of emotions. Therapy allows us a space to be vulnerable, which can be …

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay Torres

DesaRay is an authentic LCSW trained in EMDR, EMDR Pain Protocol, and Internal Family Systems therapies. DesaRay shares she feels these help support clients who have experienced …

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie LaCasse

Stephanie is a licensed associate therapist who specializes in individual therapy with adolescents and adults starting at age 12 and up. Stephanie has experience helping those …

Cindy Jia

Cindy Jia

Cindy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has been in the mental health field for over 5 years. She specializes in depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood abuse, …

Josh Phelps

Josh Phelps

Josh's education includes an Associate of Arts in Human Services from Laramie County Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences from University of Wyoming, …