About Me

Hi! I’m Ellen.  I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in Carlisle, PA, and I've wandered through cities across the US, including Providence, RI and Austin, TX.  Now Baltimore City is home.  

My pronouns are she/her. I'm a cis, white, bi, able-bodied, middle-class woman. 

I enjoy crocheting, sewing, cooking, making art, thinking about ways to smash the heterosexist, white-supremacist patriarchy, and spending time with friends, family, and my cat, Squirtle. 

• anti-oppressive: I challenge systems of oppression within myself, the health and wellness industry, and our work.  
• trauma-informed: Services are built to support traumatized brains. 
• inspired by science & spirit: I use science-backed tools, like psychoeducation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and spiritual tools, like yoga, Tarot, astrology, and ritual.  
• embodied: Support for bringing our bodies into our healing.  
• sex-positive: Everyone who wants it deserves great sex! 
• LGBTQ+-friendly: All identities are welcome! 

• empathy: I take on others’ perspectives to fuel non-judgemental and validating exploration.
• integrity: My words align with my actions.
• healthy relationship: There’s clear definition of where I end and where you begin. Our connection feels warms and supportive. 

Some of the mentors, therapists and folks who have educated and inspired me are: Laura Caslin, Candyce Ossefort-Russell, Margaret Hill, Cossy Hough, Sarah Swords, Alison Fader-Brock, Rebecca Gomez, Sarah McCafferty, Sarah Stone, Marcus Luna, Camila Figueroa, Shane Whalley, Dr. Michele Roundtree, Helen Scism, Gillian Gregory, Teri Rich, Jen Lemen, Shawna Murray-Browne, adrienne maree brown, Emily Nagoski, Julie Jeske, Gina Senarighi, Jackson McKenzie, Alan Johnson, Hanne Blank, Yolanda Renteria, and Rick Hanson.