My name is Ellen Koski-Ponton and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) of 30 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Doctor of Philosophy in Theo-centric Psychology. In my private practice, I am blessed to work with provisionally licensed marriage and family therapists and professional counselors seeking licensure in the State of North Carolina. As an approved supervisor for the state, I not only provide services to individuals, couples and families myself, I also have the opportunity to share in the experience of training these individuals as they provide help and support to their own clientele. I also teach human service courses at Central Piedmont Community College for those who want to become part of helping others as well. I am also blessed to have the opportunity to provide psycho-educational and therapeutic services to offenders involved in the North Carolina prison system as I am the Administrator and therapist for the only therapeutic domestic violence program in the state. I own the motto “No More Victims.” My background includes extensive work with trauma, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse involving both victims and perpetrators, sexual addiction, pornography, men’s issues, anxiety, depression, stress, marital(couples) and other relationship issues, as well as issues involving the court system. Thus, I am well-rounded in the successful treatment of persons of all ages, ethnicities, and life issues and stresses.
As an LMFT, I use various modalities of treatment. After talking with you and learning about your strengths and the struggle you are currently facing, I determine which type of treatment I believe will bring you the best and quickest resolution –cognitive behavioral, brief systems, strategic, solution focused, mindfulness, etc. or a combination of them
Although I am direct in my work with you, I am also very empathetic to you and your issue. I believe a person must be accountable, responsible and honest in order to be a person of integrity. I believe that each person is a unique individual with strengths and experience to overcome difficulties. I believe my responsibility as your therapist is to empower you to use the skills you already possess to strengthen you and help you recognize what you can and need to do to weather this storm. For some this will include using your faith or theology as well. I ask questions and listen to hear what you are or are not saying to help me better understand and accept who you are and what you believe to guide you in resolving your difficulty. I am excited that my previous clients refer so many other clients to me and I hope you will have the same experience in our walk together to you becoming the best you can be.
My hours vary. I have daytime and a few evening hours for therapy. If you do not see a good time for you in my schedule, please contact me as instructed and I will attempt to find a more suitable time for you.
I very much look forward to our journey together.
Dr. Ponton
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LMFT 553
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Dr. Koski-Ponton has a lot of expertise and experience that can be very helpful in achieving your therapy goals.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 9 months
Listens and helps develop a plan! Has always been honest and upfront. We wanted someone who was bold and said it like it was. Dr P definitely fits that request.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 7 months
I spent about 4 months in sessions with Dr. Koski-Ponton and it was incredibly helpful. She is very well spoken, empathetic, and has great tools to share. I always felt welcomed and like I could share without any judgment. I greatly appreciate how she was relatable and responded with kindness and encouragement. She was a great listener and I appreciated her tender and positive perspective and the tools she shared with me to help me cope with my anxiety.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I already feel like I’m connecting with her!!
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ponton did a wonderful job providing me with tips to control the problems I was allowing myself to go through. Her approach is very gentle and she tells you the things that you may not want to hear. I never thought therapy would help me and it absolutely has! Thank you Dr. Ponton
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Koski-Ponton is certainly giving me the tools to restore the confidence I once had. Her approach works very well for me. She also has a great sense of humor!
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching