- Addictions
- Life changes
- Attachment issues
About Ellen
Ellen Stroud is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement (LPC-MHSP) licensed in Tennessee and has nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, coping with major life changes, and compassion fatigue. Ellen also focuses on attachment issues, chronic pain or illness, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
Ellen uses clear, grounded conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are a place to talk about difficult memories, patterns in close relationships, and the strain that long-term stress or health problems can bring. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current choices and relationships.
Her work emphasizes practical steps alongside reflective discussion. That can mean identifying small changes to daily routines, practicing ways to notice and name feelings, or trying new ways of communicating with others. Ellen also helps people weigh options when they face career changes, relationship shifts, or medical setbacks.
She approaches each case as a collaborative process. Goals are set together and revisited, and she encourages realistic, manageable steps rather than quick fixes. The therapist aims to be straightforward and present during sessions, keeping the focus on what the client wants to address next.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first appointment. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Tennessee.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns that keep problems going. One approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life by helping people tell their story in a structured way and practice new responses to triggers. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early bonds shape current intimacy and teaching practical ways to change those interaction habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, try a method, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to use and when to shift focus.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life because it reduces travel time and can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow someone to keep therapy going through work changes, relocation within the same country, or during periods when attending in person is difficult. Licensed professionals generally help clients plan session length and frequency so therapy fits practical routines rather than adding extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Ellen works with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment challenges, chronic health problems, post-traumatic stress, and questions around life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines reflective conversation with practical steps. Sessions often include noticing patterns, setting short-term goals, and trying small changes in daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes helping people manage trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement. Her practice is based in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.