Ellie Trotta , LPCC

Ellie Trotta is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings seven years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and challenges related to aging and career transitions. She earned a Master of Arts in psychology in 2016 and is currently a PsyD candidate in clinical psychology, combining advanced academic study with hands-on practice. She works with individuals who feel stuck after experiences of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and with those navigating relationship difficulties rooted in childhood abandonment or attachment wounds.

Ellie approaches the therapeutic relationship as a respectful, sensitive partnership and emphasizes validation and empathy as core elements of care. Her training as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - guides a warm, compassionate stance that prioritizes unconditional positive regard and client autonomy. She draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), experiential techniques, client-centered psychodynamic work, mindfulness, narrative and inner-child approaches, solution-focused strategies, and humanistic principles, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

She encourages clients to be experts in their own lives, describing her role as a guide who supports pacing that feels comfortable. Ellie acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to empower people toward greater wellbeing and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ellie integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility - practical skills that support managing painful thoughts and emotions while pursuing a meaningful life. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and to strengthen healthier ways of relating to oneself and others. Additionally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people facing intense emotions or relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ellie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts pacing so clients feel supported while building skills and insight together with a licensed professional.

Online therapy with Ellie is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere, allowing clients to engage in ongoing work on stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions in ways that fit their daily life.