The Ellie Blog

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Laurie Forrest

Laurie Forrest

Laurie utilizes gentle assertiveness, deep engagement and humor (where appropriate) when working with others. Her goal is always to provide a safe space where others feel valued …

Scott Horowitz

Scott Horowitz

Scott Horowitz (he/him) is our passionate and creative clinic director! Scott is an accomplished and motivated clinician, educator, and administrator with over 15 years of …

Elissa Lopez

Elissa Lopez

Elissa, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in treating …

Kelly Pryce

Kelly Pryce

Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinic Director at Ellie where she leads with warmth and professionalism. She earned her Master of Social Work from the …

Paige Marcantel

Paige Marcantel

Paige is a licensed clinical social worker focused on compassionate care with a non-judgmental approach to help clients meet their goals. Her areas of focus include maternal mental …

Rachel Snipes

Rachel Snipes

Collaborative leader proficient at cultivating internal and external partnerships. Clinical supervision experience in the areas of community and clinical mental health counseling …

Emily Shopek

Emily Shopek

Emily is a passionate social worker who believes everyone has unlimited potential to meet their goals. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and finding your resiliency can be …

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of counseling experience. She offers evidence-based treatment services to help with depression, anxiety struggles, …

Sy Hudgins

Sy Hudgins

Dr. Sy is a licensed psychologist. As the child of a single parent and first-generation college student, she was drawn to Ellie's commitment to breaking down barriers to the …

Dana Heidkamp

Dana Heidkamp

Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for social justice and 8 years experience in mental health. She started her career by focusing on survivors of domestic …

Tonya Boyd

Tonya Boyd

Tonya is a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health populations and issues. Tonya works from the …