Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello. I am a licensed social worker in California. I began practicing in the mental health/behavioral health field in 2011. I originally was licensed in Maryland in 2015 but then returned to California in 2016. Since starting in the field, I have worked with individuals ranging in age from 4 years old to 75 years old; most experience working with individuals between the ages of 10 and 35. I have experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, and relationship issues. My experience also involves working with individuals in the foster care, child welfare, and probation systems.
My approach to providing counseling is starting where the client is at. It is important for me to make my clients feel as though they are being heard and not talked at. This approach allows for me to individualize your counseling based upon your current needs as well as your future desires. It allows me to identify a treatment goal that is realistic for where you are currently at.
With that said, my goal in being a counselor, is to assist my clients in meeting their identified treatment needs. I am flexible and willing to do whatever I need to do to assist you and help you in any way that I can.
Per Terms and Conditions of Better Help, I am unable to write letters of any form or perform any formal evaluations/assessments. The following is from the Terms and Conditions: “The platform is not intended for the provisions of clinical diagnosis requiring an in-person evaluation and you should not use it if you need any official documentation or approvals for purposes such as, but not limited to, court-ordered counseling or emotional service dog certification. It is also not intended for any information regarding which drugs or medical treatment may be appropriate for you, and you should disregard any such advice if delivered through the platform.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Ellen
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Ellen Suski is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with a decade of experience in mental and behavioral health. She began her clinical work in 2011, obtained licensure in Maryland in 2015, and returned to California in 2016 to continue her practice.
Ellen has worked with people across a wide age range, from young children to older adults, with most of her experience focused on clients between 10 and 35 years old. Her work has included supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. She also has experience working with people involved in the foster care, child welfare, and probation systems.
Ellen’s approach to therapy starts where each person is in their life. She emphasizes listening so clients feel heard rather than talked at, and she tailors counseling to current needs and future goals. This individualized approach helps her and the client agree on treatment goals that are realistic and practical for the client’s situation.
Her primary aim as a counselor is to help clients meet their identified treatment needs. She is flexible in her methods and willing to adapt her support to best assist each person she works with. Ellen is a licensed clinical social worker in California, a credential that reflects advanced training and supervised clinical experience (CA LCSW 75576).
Per the Terms and Conditions of Better Help, Ellen is unable to write letters of any form or perform formal evaluations or assessments. The platform is not intended for clinical diagnoses that require an in-person evaluation, nor for providing official documentation for court-ordered counseling, emotional support animal certification, or guidance on medical treatments or medications.
If prospective clients have questions or concerns, Ellen invites them to reach out and discuss how she may be able to help.
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