- Client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
- Sleep and rest focus
About Ellen
Ellen Markey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and life changes. She works with adults 18 and older and addresses concerns including depression, self-esteem, career strain, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. Ellen offers a calm, listening approach to help people find ways to cope and adapt.
Her style centers on empathetic listening and practical conversation. She pays attention to how an illness, injury, or life event affects day-to-day life. Ellen helps people name what they are feeling and consider small, doable steps toward feeling steadier.
Ellen’s background includes a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and three years listed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has focused on supporting people facing unexpected physical illness and injury, and the emotional challenges that follow. That experience shaped her interest in adjustment issues and caregiver stress.
In session she often uses client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to encourage people’s own strengths and choices. Those approaches guide conversations about coping, acceptance, and change without pushing a single solution.
People who contact her can expect straightforward, respectful conversations about practical next steps. She is particularly familiar with issues around chronic illness, aging concerns, workplace stress, isolation, and seasonal mood shifts. If sleep or rest is a concern, she will include it as part of the wider plan to improve daily functioning and wellbeing.
How Ellen’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can better understand their own feelings and choices. It helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep struggles, and adjusting to changes by centering the person’s experience and priorities.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It’s useful for questions about addictions, motivation at work, or shifting daily habits that affect sleep and energy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellen will collaborate with a client to decide which methods fit best, tailoring sessions to the person’s goals and preferences rather than prescribing one style up front.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins that work around work or caregiving demands. Ask about session length and pace so your appointments match your routine and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ellen help with?
Ellen supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, career and workplace issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and adjustment to illness or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes empathetic listening and practical conversation. She focuses on helping people notice strengths and take small steps toward coping and acceptance.
What is Ellen's clinical background?
She holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and lists three years as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Where is Ellen located and licensed?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential in that state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ellen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.