Ellen Parkinson, LCSW

Ellen I’d the best at actively listening and asking appropriate questions. She gives honest feedback and an unbiased approach that helps me see issues in a different way. I am growing as a person when it feels like positive change is happening for me.

Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

I felt an immediate bond with Ellen. She is very personable, and her life experience was a perfect match with the issues I had. She gave me appropriate assignments and a lot of support through a rough time. I’m doing much better now. Thank you, Ellen!

Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Ellen is wonderful and caring! I'm
happy she's my therapist

Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

I appreciate that she checks in with me if she hasn't heard from me. She is easy to talk to and always responsive. I feel like she genuinely cares.

Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching

Best thing that could’ve ever happened to me. She taught me so many things that I never knew. Without her I’d still be struggling with major anxiety issues!

Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd

I would recommend her to anyone. She is caring and professional. Can not imagine talking to any one else

Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She listens and understands very well

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

The match for a therapist was a good choice! We are like minded as we are of the same era! The tools and work exercises are great as they well support my needs!

Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching

She’s amazing & I’m thankful for her

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders

Ellen is very professional and has helped me so much since starting our sessions, she helps me see a different side of things and offers excellent advice!

Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Scheduling after vacation

Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ellen is a wonderful listener and genuinely understanding. It's very comfortable speaking with her and her hope in improvement for my issues gives me the same. She's my first online therapist and I didn't expect feeling like I'm talking to a friend, you can tell she truly cares about the people she helps.

Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Has been very rewarding thus far and has a listening ear and responds to what you have said

Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is fantastic!!!! I felt better the first time that I talked to her.

Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief

She’s awesome

Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have really liked Ellen so far

Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I love Ellen! She is always there to listen and is so helpful with tips and tricks to help me. She knows just what to say.

Written on May 29, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ellen is amazing. She truly listens and provides great tools to assist above and beyond.

Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I’ve done online counseling before with other providers and I stopped because my counselor didn’t provide much feedback when I expressed my feelings. Ellen has restored my faith in counseling. She is GREAT!!!! She provides me the positive feedback and help I feel I need. I know she cares and that means so much to me. I know she reads my entire messages and then she gives me caring responses. Because of Ellen I will continue my online therapy.

Written on Jan 30, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She’s been great so far!! She listens and tries to understand what you are going through and offers great advice.

Written on Nov 22, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have not been with Ellen long, but I have come to really appreciate her and her expertise. She is fantastic!

Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

Ellen works very hard to make sure she understands me and shows often that she is really paying attention.

Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks

Ellen is an absolute blessing and a joy to work with. She is very understanding, gives exceptional advice, and keeps me focused on my goals. I have benefited in so many ways since I started working with Ellen and have made many improvements in the areas I needed counseling on. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a wonderful, compassionate, and wise counselor. I can't say enough good things about her.

Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

ellen rocks :)

Written on Aug 09, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen is a great listener and checks up on me often. She's understanding and gives me great resources. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder

I was skeptical at first about doing this, but I looked through the pictures and picked her! She is close to my age so she is able to understand the things I am going to in a manner others might not be able to! I think that is a major factor in my being able to trust her and listen and try to use the things she tells me. I am grateful for the opportunity to use her expertise to help me. She has been encouraging and offered opinions that is both helpful and useful! I am enjoying our interactions.

Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks

She is very kind and understanding. She helped me through some difficult times and showed me better coping skills to utilize in my daily life. This counseling is very helpful and I would highly recommend anyone thinking about taking the risk. It is well worth it.

Written on Apr 06, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Ellen has been incredibly helpful in my mental health journey. She is always encouraging and I always feel heard in our sessions.

Written on Apr 02, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ellen is very caring and understanding. She has taken the time to get to know me and what issues I have. She’s a great listener and offers great advice and worksheets to help with whatever I have going on. I feel like I’m speaking to a friend when I meet with her each week. Thank you, Ellen, for your help during our sessions.

Written on Mar 08, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Ellen is a wonderful counselor. She listens attentively, is caring, understanding, and patient.
She makes you feel like you are her only client.

Written on Feb 18, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders

Ellen is very caring and kind. Always supporting me and trying to find ways to encourage me.

Written on Feb 04, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

I really enjoy talking to Ms. Ellen. She is that unobjective party to can count on to listen to your concerns. She reassures me and gives me nothing but positive feedback.

Written on Jan 21, 2020 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Ellen has been so helpful and is obviously very knowledgeable in family dynamics and communication.

Written on Nov 18, 2019 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Ellen is all around fantastic. I felt comfortable and heard. She is a knowledgeable professional that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thank you Ellen!

Written on Nov 13, 2019 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ellen Parkinson is a very profession, experienced therapist who made me feel completely safe. She is a very nice, caring person who knows how to help you. My friends have noticed how much better that I sound. This online therapy is very reputable and have experienced, trained therapist to match your personality and what is specifically tailored to your needs.

Written on Nov 11, 2019 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching

She has tons of ways to help cope with things and listens very well

Written on Feb 24, 2019 after therapy with Ellen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Ellen does a great job listening to me and making suggestions and providing support as needed.

Written on Feb 20, 2019 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

Very welcoming and understanding, it is my first time doing any type of counseling and she makes it all seem so simple and relaxing. Would give her an 11/10 if it was an option!

Written on Sep 24, 2018 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Ellen has been really helpful. When speaking/messaging her, it feels like you are talking to a friend, she makes it easy to open up. I would recommend her to anyone!

Written on Sep 06, 2018 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem

Ellen has been a great resource and listener. She repeats my goals back to ensure she clearly understands what they are. She's been great to work with so far!

Written on Aug 29, 2018 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and grief

Ellen has been an incredible listener that has helped me to make sense of many personal issues. With her constant cheerfulness and inspiring insights, she made my experience on BetterHelp extremely positive. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Aug 27, 2018 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

Friendly and easy to connect with, respectful and kind.

Written on Aug 24, 2018 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger