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Catherine Brown

Catherine Brown

Catherine received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Catherine works with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, …

Luna & Winston

Luna & Winston

We are Luna & Winston and our mom is the Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health San Diego. We love running down the halls here, visiting all of the offices and making new …

Erica Thrash

Erica Thrash

Erica completed her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a Licensed Mental health Counselor …

Stacey Henline

Stacey Henline

Hi,  I am Dr. Stacey Henline, PhD, LPC. I have been in the therapy field for 11 years and counting! I have spent a lot of time working on education and specialties to …

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel Tarantino

Rachel has been a social worker for 11 years and enjoys working with adolescents, young adults and adults. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral …

Nora Smyth

Nora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to joining with those who need someone to talk with, are struggling with distressing thoughts and feelings or want to change …

Saul Clayman

Saul Clayman

Saul is an empathetic therapist who always puts the client's needs first, while simultaneously challenging them to be the best version they can be. He is knowledgeable in a wide …

Penny Jacobsen

Penny Jacobsen

Penny is passionate about working with children and adults on a variety of mental health symptoms through art therapy, and changing ones thought process. Prior to joining Ellie, …

Amber Gale

Amber Gale

Amber Gale is a compassionate, person-centered, strength based/purposeful clinician. They believe highlighting the positives will help with the changes in life as a human. Amber is …

Ashley Stevens

Ashley Stevens

Ashley is humbled by and grateful for the opportunity to provide therapeutic support for those brave enough to say, "I need help." In her counseling office you can expect to be …

Chelsie Bethke

Chelsie Bethke

Chelsie is a Pre-licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned a Masters in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling with additional training in intensive outpatient …

Naomi Hemingway

Naomi Hemingway

Naomi is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker and specializes in individual, child, and family therapy at Ellie Mental Health. Naomi provides a therapy lens which embraces family, …