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Lisel Patrylow

Lisel Patrylow

Hi, I’m Lisel, and I’m happy to be part of the Ellie Mental Health family! My motto is “Embrace Every Stage: Supporting Life’s Transitions with Compassion.” I believe growth is …

Samantha MIller

Samantha Miller

Samantha is a warm and supportive therapist who loves helping people of all ages feel understood and empowered. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling …

Nick Tomlinson

Nick Tomlinson

My time as a therapist has predominantly focused on children/teens with clinical issues ranging from severe depression, anger, mood disorders, and those struggling with transitions …

Kelly McBride

Kelly McBride

Kelly (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who creates a therapeutic environment that is both comfortable and appropriately challenging. She incorporates …

Michelle Kean

Michelle Kean

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from Madonna University, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. She has over a decade of …

Ravelle Dundon

Ravelle Dundon

Ravelle is a therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults through a holistic, client-centered approach. She is dedicated to helping clients reclaim autonomy and …

Sequoia Young

Sequoia Young

Sequoia is a dedicated Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and is currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Sequoia brings experience working with …

Amanda Aiken

Amanda Aiken

Amanda Aiken is a graduate student intern in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University, completing her clinical training at Ellie Mental Health. With over seven years of …

Kate Polk

Kate Polk

Kate Polk is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive experience supporting individuals through life’s most …

Payton LaMar

Payton LaMar

Payton received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Christian University. She has a deep passion for helping individuals in their personal growth …

Gabriela Toutin-Dias

Gabriela Toutin Dias

Dr. Dias is a Harvard-trained Clinical Psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and young adults. She provides personalized, evidence-based care, including CBT, ACT, and …

Brittany Collins

Brittany Collins

Dr. Brittany L. Collins, LPCC-S, CMPC, BC-TMH, NCC completed her Ph.D. in 2022 in Counselor Education and Supervision with a Multicultural and Social Justice Cognate and was …