Ellen Chazdon(She/Her/Hers)

Ellen Chazdon is a licensed psychologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many of Dr. Chazdon's clients come in when they feel stuck in their lives when previous coping strategies are no longer working. Dr. Chazdon is particularly passionate about helping people who want to grow and heal from adverse life circumstances and trauma. This approach supports clients to learn how to heal and move forward in their lives, and assert their hopes and dreams about the lives they want to live. Dr. Chazdon also has advanced training in couples therapy, psychoanalysis, addiction, abuse, and historical trauma.

Dr. Chazdon has provided couples therapy for decades. She enjoys helping couples figure out how to connect in a successful, emotionally informed manner. With support, she has found it very gratifying to help couples be intentional about what they would like to have in their relationships and work towards building alliances and partnerships where people can thrive.

Dr. Chazdon's style is direct and inquisitive. When a client first comes in, Dr. Chazdon meets her clients where they are at, and tailors her approach to the particular client's needs. Whether a client is in search of an empathic presence, or a trained professional who can hear about the surreal nature of stressors people are experiencing in these times of intense stress and change. People find creative ways to overcome challenges and adversity. The structure of the therapy she provides helps clients find the courage and support to grow and change. She enjoys working with clients from a variety of backgrounds in terms of race, gender, and sexual orientation.