About me

I’ve worked with teens for quite a few generations, and it only gets more interesting as we march deeper into the 21st Century!
My work has been with angry teens, teens and addictions (cutting, eating disorders, gambling....) and the more general family dynamic/
Family systems problems.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Abandonment , Aging and geriatric issues , Blended family issues , Body image , Caregiver issues and stress , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 42

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

ID LCPC LCPC-9438

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-27


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Savage. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is wonderful! Was worried having never done therapy before but she’s made it feel natural

Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is reliable, fair, incredibly competent and direct. If you actually want to solve your problems, she's your gal.

Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months

Our teen is responding well to Ellen.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen has provided such exceptional expertise, perspective, and teachings that has allowed me to grow and reach my personal goals. To say I'm thankful to have found her as a therapist would be an understatement. She approaches things with directness, but with a kindness that allows you to work through hard things. I highly recommend Ellen and am so appreciative of my time with her.

Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ellen challenges me and doesn’t let me use excuses and my intelligence to get in the way of working out my issues. I appreciate that very much

Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ellen is a light in my life! She brings ideas to our conversations that I may not have previously thought about. I appreciate her willingness to give me the tough love. I’d highly encourage anyone thinking about therapy to just start, give it a try, and see where it can bring you!

Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and adhd

Ellen call is how she sees it, and she is not wrong. I love her attention to ALL the details and her wide knowledge and experience. Just one conversation opened up so much and I am so thankful for her words.

Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I feel challenged and supported, and I can see a way towards healing. Very compassionate but also holds to account; there is real hope because nothing is being left unexamined and is being done so with care.

Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen is such an amazing therapist! I was reluctant to try therapy but she is the nicest and most understanding person and I’m so glad she’s my therapist! She knows when to take things a little easier and when to be blunt, it has helped me with a lot of different issues in my life.

Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks

Ellen is the first therapist I’ve been with that didn’t treat me like an idiot. I never had to re-explain my feelings and our conversations never felt stagnant. She is very energetic and kind, and helped me find new perspectives to my concerns (which for an over-thinker is very impressive). Thanks Ellen❤️

Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is perceptive, compassionate, doesn't take sides, and knowledgeable in her field. I strongly recommend Ellen!

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Love ELLEN!!!! She totally gets me!!

Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Great therapist. A world of experience. So much wisdom.

Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ellen has been one of My favorite counselors so far. The first day talking with her, she helped me out with some of my concerns and struggles, and was not afraid to Let me know What I need to work on And where I need to stand my ground, and I love the honest talk.

Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coaching

Great person

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

She is so wonderful! Feels like I’ve known her for a long time even after only a few visits. Highly recommend!

Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

So far I am liking the communication. Thank you

Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Mrs. Savage is very kind. Has been helping me work out somethings that have weighed me down for many years.

Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Ellen is really wonderful, she's my favourite therapist to date (I've had many, haha). She asks good questions and challenges me to look deeper when it might not be the comfortable thing to do. She's open minded and kind, it's easy to talk to her. I have been seeing her for a while and my partner thinks I've become more confident, self aware and less anxious. Highly recommend! Thank you Ellen

Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Ellen has been excellent to work with. She responds quickly to any questions or concerns and follows up to see how I am doing. Our sessions have been great and allowed me to reach the goals I set for my therapy. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring but provides worthwhile insights to move forward.

Written on Nov 11, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ellen is awesome! She asked questions and is there when you need her. Definitely one of the best!!!

Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ellen is a true professional!! She is exactly what I had been looking for in a therapist. She is understanding, asks questions to get a true understanding of my experiences, and actually makes me laugh. I leave her sessions feeling more informed, empowered, and like I am making true progress.

Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is wonderful. Clearly hugely experienced. She can see through the fog and really help you make sense of the challenges and pain you are processing. Highly recommended!

Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

ellen is prompt and so easy to talk to. she is extremely understanding.

Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is absolutely amazing at breaking down problems and helping you realize what your solutions are. Very informative, welcoming, and has a great personality.

Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is a fantastic therapist! My husband and I have been looking for someone like her for a LONG time! Even though we e only had 2 sessions with her, so far, she’s already helped us both tremendously!

Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month

Ellen was amazing! She helped me navigate a difficult stage of life, and I am so grateful for her empathy and her objective insight. Additionally, my general experience with teencounseling.com was extremely positive. My therapist was a great match. The teencounseling.com platform was simple and easy to use. I would 100% recommend teencounseling.com (and Ellen Savage) to anyone needing to find a therapist.

Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ellen has a lot of experience with therapy and I highly recommend her! She’s great and she’s honest and doesn’t beat around the bush! Love that she’s my therapist!!

Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We have had a couple meetings with Ellen and she is wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring about her patients. I would recommend her to anyone I know. I'm looking forward working with her more.

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Easy to work with so far. I appreciate how she listens.

Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Ellen has been an incredible asset for my personal development. She is up-front and honest and will respectfully tell you how it is instead of just telling you what you want to hear. She has helped me make huge strides in my relationships, career and personal development, and has given me tools to dive deeper into the areas of my personality and past that are holding me back. She is an excellent active listener, asking clarifying questions along the way, which makes you feel incredibly heard and understood in a way that is difficult to find these days. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone who is truly looking to grow and learn, and not just looking for someone to give them kind words and a pat on the back.

Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Ellen is a GREAT therapist. She really keeps it real and encourages me to be the best version of myself. I really enjoyed talking with her because she really cared for my self growth and healing. Her tips made me really transform into someone I'm happy to be.

Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ellen is great.. She jumped right in. I felt really comfortable in talking with her. She made sure we felt comfortable and safe. That was nice. Looking forward to the next session . Can't wait for the next set of tools.

Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Ellen has been helpful. She is direct and cuts through to the core of things. I appreciate this about her.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks

Great start!

Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

In my handful of sessions so far with Ellen I am extremely satisfied with her expertise & professionalism!! I feel she is extremely knowledgeable in this field & our sessions have brought me so much insight. I whole heartedly trust the guidance she’s giving me and I’m very happy with this experience thus far. Thank you!!!!

Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ellen was extremely helpful and kind to me during each of our sessions. She was forward with me and helped me to resolve my issues and answer my own questions in a supportive and encouraging manner. I would happily come back to her with any and all future problems I may have. There’s not enough wonderful things I can say about my experience with her!

Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Ellen brings not only her deep clinical experience but also maturity and wisdom. I highly recommend Ellen to anybody who is looking to gain new insights through individual therapy sessions.

Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks

She’s terrific!

Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd

Professional and personable.

Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Ellen is a calming presence, listens to my train of thought and asks questions that got me thinking about why I do certain things. She's exactly what I needed at this point in my life.

Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties

Ellen in mature and understanding. She provides a safe and warm environment where I can share my concerns, and guides me through the tough times. Highly recommended!!

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