Christy Ellis, LPC LICDC

My clients describe me as:

In my space you will find safety, empathy, genuine positive regard, and a space to explore feelings and emotions without judgement.

Something to know about my approach is:

The key component of any therapeutic relationship is trust and rapport, with me you get both. I am a form believer change and healing are possible. I cannot tell the road will be easy, but I can tell you I am there as a guide and you can achieve it

Together, we will:

You are not alone; together we can help you learn to manage triggers and provide a space to explore the roots/causes and learn tools to help manage and overcome things. . I am willing to walk a journey next to you not as the expert but as a guide.

I specialize in working with people who:

I am both a member and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and have taken many workshops on issues such as coming out, impacts of coming out on the family, and LGBTQ+, transgender issues. I understand how addiction and mental health impacts clients.

I became a therapist because:

I am a firm believer change/healing are possible. I have lived this in my own experience/ struggles. My passion as a therapist is to help you find it

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

We are an LGBTQ+ affirming, practice gender affirming empowering care, understand the impact struggles with addictions has on the person and family.

More about me and my practice:

I enjoy spending time with my wife, my 2 dogs, and family. I am an outdoors loving soul; I enjoy gardening, planting flowers/working outside making a beautiful space. I advocate/attend events to promote change and safety for marginalized populations