Ellie Pappas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW & Life Coach
Hi, I'm Ellie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and chronic stress.
Many of the people I work with are highly capable, thoughtful, and successful in many areas of their lives. On the outside, they often appear calm and put together. Internally, however, they may be battling racing thoughts, self-doubt, people-pleasing, burnout, or a constant sense of pressure to do more and be more.
I believe that anxiety is not something to simply "get rid of." Rather, it is often a signal that your mind and body have been working hard to keep you safe. My goal is to help you better understand these patterns, develop a healthier relationship with yourself, and create a greater sense of calm, confidence, and emotional balance.
My approach integrates mindfulness, nervous system regulation, body-based techniques, and practical strategies to help you manage anxiety, reduce overthinking, and navigate life's challenges more effectively. Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns contributing to your distress while building tools that support meaningful, lasting change.
Clients often describe me as warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you feel understood while also gently challenging the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Whether you're struggling with high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, relationship stress, burnout, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I would be honored to be part of your journey.
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“It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then”
- Alice In Wonderland
My experience in a nutshell
Licensed Master’s in Social Work 2010
International Coaching Federation Certification 2014
Reiki Master Certification 2017
Clinical Psychotherapy license 2022
Enneagram Certification (currently engaged in training).
Somatic Experiencing Informed (currently engaged in training)
What I’ve learned and what I believe in…
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A little bit more about me if you’re curious to know
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