Ellen Hess(She/Her/Hers)

Ellen Hess is a certified EMDR therapist serving Washington and Oregon state. They work with clients struggle with C-PTSD, PTSD or trauma related issues as well as most mental health struggles. Many of Ellen’s clients come in when anxiety, panic, depression, sleep struggles and/or relational struggles. Ellen is particularly passionate about serving childhood trauma and LGBTQ+ populations. They also have advanced training in the areas of CBT for Insomnia and CBT for Psychosis.Ellen Hess is trained in EMDR for trauma and emotional regulation as well as clinical mental health counseling, which uses strength based and skill building approach while providing insight and perspective. In session, Ellen focuses on how you are experiencing the world right now and how your past may be influencing behaviors, believes and emotional stress. This approach supports clients to increase self awareness while allowing input for new perspectives, education and emotional regulation skill building for personal growth. Ellen Hess style is down to earth and direct with gentle humor. When a client first comes in we convers with each other to see where your at and what goals are attainable in short term and long term for both daily struggles and chronic mental health care. Ellen is dedicated to providing a relationship that is honest, nonjudgmental and engaging with direct feedback, clear goals and skills we practice together in session. Ellen Hess received their master degree at Antioch University Seattle in clinical mental health counseling. They gained 9 years of experience at community mental health gaining education and skills working with a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds which enables them to share different perspectives and creative avenues for helping clients navigate life and relational issues. Outside of private practice, they are a Lego Master, gardener/landscaper, watercolor painter, dog trainer and beach walking.