The Ellie Blog

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Aika Jones

Aika Jones

I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing individual and family psychotherapy to promote emotional and behavioral health of children, …

Haley Grooms

Haley Grooms

Having earned her BS in Kinesiology and MSW from Indiana University with a focus on mental health, Haley understands and nurtures the power of the relationship between mental and …

Hayley McGahan

Hayley McGahan

Hi, I’m Hayley! My journey began in special education, where I spent two years supporting students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles. That experience taught me the …

Erica DeBartolo

Erica DeBartolo

Erica is a warm and compassionate mental health counselor with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Fisher College. She has provided counseling in both outpatient and …

Emily McLauchlin

Emily McLauchlin

Emily is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who loves walking alongside kids, teens, and young adults as they discover their strengths and navigate the ups and downs of …

Laurel Nard

Laurel Nard

As Clinic Manager of Ellie Mental Health Loveland, Laurel Nard is thrilled to welcome you and is available to ensure your time at Ellie is a productive and welcoming one! As a …

Arielle Jones

Arielle Jones

Arielle is a master’s-level art therapist specializing in working with children, while also supporting individuals of all ages. She integrates art therapy and cognitive behavioral …

Laura O'Connor

Laura O’Connor

Laura O'Connor is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She offers 30-plus years of experience working with a wide variety of mental health conditions, including …

Trish Otto

Trish Otto

Trish is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern and a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and is experienced in working with teens, adults, and older adults, supporting them in …

James Vidrine

James Vidrine

Everyone deserves a space where they can set down their worries and just breathe. My goal as a therapist is to offer that kind of space—warm, welcoming, and free of judgment—where …

Brittany Sherman

Brittany Sherman

Brittany is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She approaches each session by listening, starting where you are and helping tune into where you want to go. Approaches …

Michelle Russum, PsyD

Michelle Russum, PsyD

Michelle Russum, Psy.D, LPC with 25 years' experience in providing mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, family, group and geriatric counseling. Michelle also is the …