Ellen Suski

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.