you don't like to brag, but...

You’re sensitive, introspective and alarmingly good at coming up with disastrous “what ifs”

Therapy with me isn’t about turning those thoughts off (you’ve probably figured out that’s a losing game).

It’s about making space for them without letting them run the show.

There are things that actually help. This stuff is workable. You don’t have to feel this overwhelmed forever.

Online Therapy in Maryland & Virginia.

Therapy for women who wannna feel less anxious and more confident.

Can you relate to these super fun experiences?

  • Kind to All, Tough on Yourself.

    You never hesitate to support and empathize, but internally, you're often your harshest judge.

    And of course- blurred boundaries and a weighty concern about others' opinions.

  • Never-Ending Overthinking

    You tackle one worry and, like clockwork, another pops up.

    From over-analyzing past conversations to stressing about the to-do list, your mind rarely catches a break.

  • Nervous System on Overdrive

    Your anxiety echoes in a tightened chest, a lump in the throat, disrupted breathing, and that stomach knot that just won't unwind.

You can embrace your empathetic nature without being overwhelmed by it.

How bout moving towards these fellas…

  • Carrying less of everyone else's feelings

    You can care without becoming everyone’s emotional sponge.

  • Feeling less hijacked by anxiety

    Even the 3 am kind with the racing thoughts and tight chest

  • Showing up with more confidence

    Without replaying every convo for days (or years) afterwards.

Most folks unintentionally make anxiety worse when they try to cope.

I'd love to step in as your trusted ally to help break that cycle.

here’s the deal-

Anxiety is like quicksand – the more you struggle, the deeper you sink.

Together, we'll find solid ground and the tools you need to feel confident that you got this.

that’s exactly why I offer…

Practical tools, gentle insights and a cozy place to untangle your thoughts (that isn’t your notes app at 11:45 pm.)

Online Therapy in Maryland and Virginia

Here’s how we can team up together

  • Fill out the contact form and I’ll follow up to set up a free 15 min call-just a quick chat to see if we’re a good fit. No prep work required!

    Buuuut if you mentally rehears what to say beforehand, you’re in good company 😊

  • If it feels right, we’ll find a weekly time that works. We go slow, build trust, and work together to tuntangle the stuff that’s been make life feel heavier than it needs to.

  • Therapy is only 50 mins out of your week. I want to make sure that it’s applicable to your daily life. Sessions will be a mix of talk therapy, along with practical tools to make the hard stuff feel less terrigying- so you can worry less and stop absorbing everyone else’s feelings.

You deserve the care you so readily give to others.

Being there for others is your thing, and you’re awesome at it, but let’s not forget about you in the equation.

Taking a step to get some support for yourself isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.

You’ve earned it, and more importantly- you deserve it.

Individual Therapy → $200 per 50 min session

“Working with Ellie helped me care less about what other people think of me and feel more confident in who I am.”

-KATY

“Ellie is a kind and gentle human being and therapist! You will feel heard and cared for by her.”

-RACHEL

“Not only is Ellie deeply knowledgable about how to treat anxiety with mindfulness and compassion, she embodies these qualities.

She has great integrity, and is unfailingly kind, warm, curious and preceptive.

If you talk with her, you will know just what I mean.”

-LIDA

And just who the heck am I? Hi! I'm Ellie.

I help sensitive, anxious women who feel like the therapist in every room-

spiral less, trust themselves more, and stop absorbing everyone else’s feelings like it’s their full time job.

Over the past decade, I’ve studied, practiced, and taught mindfulness based tools for anxiety, emotional regulation and resilience-practical strategies that actually help when your thoughts won’t shut up and your chest feels like a fist.

I do this work bc I know how exhausting it is to feel and overthink everything.

Therapy with me is gently paced and filled with practical tools that you can actually use when things feel overwhelming. 

btw. research shows again and again…

Having a great relationship with your therapist can make therapy more effective.

We might be a dream duo if…

  • Your friends would describe you as empathetic, curious, or someone who easily laughs and cries.

  • You’re generally doing ok in life, and not in need of crisis support.

  • You’re ready to try some new skills.

  • You’re open to trying out mindfulness based tools (not necessarily meditation)

FAQs

  • That makes so much sense.

    If it helps, before starting private practice I polled my friends and family to ask what adjectives they would use to describe me and here’s what I kept hearing:

    “non-threatening, funny, compassionate, thoughtful.” Hopefully that helps me seem less scary 🙂

    I also made this article to help ease pre-therapy nerves.

  • At this time, I charge $200 per 50 minute session.

  • Availability is limited.

    Shoot me an email and I’ll give you an update on whether or not I have any slots currently open, or opening soon.

    I don’t offer sessions on weekends or evenings, I’m too busy strategizing how to trick my kids into brushing their teeth.

  • I’m currently totally remote, so our sessions will be video tele-health sessions through a secure platform called Simple Practice.

  • I’m licensed in DC, MD, and VA. So, if you live in any of those places, we should be good to go.

ready to ease anxiety with personalized support?