Ellen Loveless

Compassionate guidance with practical tools

LMHC New York

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Ellen

Ellen Loveless is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with 28 years of clinical experience. She brings a long-standing commitment to supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice includes work on relationships, family dynamics, career issues, and stress-related problems, as well as focused areas such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and financial or control-related worries. Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and warm, rooted in client-centered principles and practical problem-solving.

Ellen uses evidence-informed tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotionally-focused techniques, to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and improve communication. The work emphasizes listening, respect, and helping each person move toward goals they define for themselves.

People who seek her help can expect an interactive approach that combines active listening with targeted strategies tailored to their needs. Ellen’s long career reflects steady dedication to supporting change, resilience, and clearer direction for individuals facing life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options for Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, accepting space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth; this approach is useful for people who benefit from empathy and a nonjudgmental environment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related difficulties. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) addresses emotions and attachment patterns to improve connection and communication in relationships and can be helpful when relational or family dynamics are central concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ellen collaborates with clients to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and personal preferences. She blends techniques as appropriate, and clients are invited to give feedback so the pace and focus can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats allow for ongoing skill-building, check-ins, and practical problem-solving while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ellen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship issues, coping with life changes, career concerns, and bipolar mood conditions, along with related areas like panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and active listening while combining client-centered and solution-focused methods to address specific needs.

What is her background and experience?

Ellen has 28 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with a broad range of concerns across the lifespan.

What credentials and location information are available?

She holds the credential LMHC and is registered as NY LMHC 000220 practicing in New York.

Which languages does she offer therapy in and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceForgivenessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English