- Empathetic listening
- Goal-focused help
- Puts coping skills first
About Ellen
Ellen Markey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and listens with attention to what matters in everyday life. Ellen focuses on practical support that people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more able to cope.
She brings three years of counseling experience to her work with adults. Her background includes rehabilitation counseling and helping people adjust after physical illness or injury. That experience shaped how she addresses grief, depression, anger, and anxiety that can follow major changes.
Ellen’s approach centers on empathetic listening and collaborative problem solving. She uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to make changes. Sessions are conversational and aim to build skills for managing panic, improving sleep, and handling workplace or relationship stress.
She also supports people facing chronic health issues, caregiver strain, isolation, and aging-related concerns. Ellen offers practical strategies for pacing, self-care, and communication so daily life becomes more manageable.
People who choose her usually want clear, down-to-earth support rather than complex jargon. She invites prospective clients to share what’s on their mind and to work together on steps that fit their goals and routines.
How Ellen’s Approaches Fit Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients feel understood and can set their own goals. This approach helps when anxiety or panic makes it hard to know where to start.Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It uses gentle questions and reflections to build motivation for steps like improving sleep, reducing avoidance, or trying new coping skills. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Ellen collaborates with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the approach over time so it stays useful.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and keep regular check-ins during periods of change. It also allows straightforward follow-up on homework and skills practice between meetings, which supports steady progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ellen commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, relationship and workplace issues, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style emphasizes empathetic listening and practical problem solving. Sessions are conversational and focus on steps clients can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of counseling experience and a background in rehabilitation counseling, including work with people adjusting to physical illness or injury.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and follow-up.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.