Life always throws us curveballs. You can do everything to set yourself up to thrive, but life happens. The key to making it through life’s obstacles isn’t by fighting or avoiding them. It’s about learning to build resilience. By resilient, I mean having the right coping tools/skills to help yourself on the days you are struggling.
I have a Master’s in Counseling with over 15 years’ experience working with adolescents, young adults, and women experiencing depression, anxiety, childhood emotional abuse, substance abuse, grief, loss and family dynamic issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Counselor (LMC) in Florida.
My experience is varied and across many different settings. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy, in residential treatment programs, outpatient hospital programs, and private practice settings. This has provided the opportunity to work with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.
Like everyone else, I have struggled in trying to be happy. It has taken me a long time to learn how to make my own happiness, and figure out “my life.” The process was difficult, and I faced many “highs and lows.” But, these experiences have made me the person I am today which is an extremely empathic, compassionate and honest person.
My approach is based on your life issues and the support you’re seeking from therapy. I use cognitive behavioral theory as well as strength-based and solution-focused approaches. I will adapt each session and interaction to meet your unique and specific needs by using approaches that bring results.
I can help you maneuver through the obstacles you are facing and would like to support you through your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.006088
FL LMHC MH19405
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Scherr. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ellen is amazing! She is attentive and so incredibly patient and kind. She listens to me and somehow manages to get to the root of what I'm trying to say even though I can be a bit chaotic. I am grateful for her expertise and insight!
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I can't say enough great things about Ellen. She is patient, compassionate, encouraging, and intelligent. I like how open she is to different approaches and how she does not rush through our sessions. She truly makes me feel like she cares to go on this ride with me until I improve and is invested in my well being.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
I had a number of preconceptions about therapy that had previously meant I was reluctant to invest in it. My fiance and I recently started working with Ellen, and it's made me realize how wrong I was. Ellen is empathetic, humorous and kind, but she also is direct and willing to offer the practical advice that I worried would be lacking in this environment. Both of us have found Ellen extremely helpful, and I find our sessions enjoyable - something I never thought I'd say. Ellen has won a therapy sceptic round very quickly :).
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Ellen is very knowledgeable, honest, and humorous. I’ve been struggling with new life events and Ellen gave me a lot of coping mechanisms and recommendations. Always was a great session and I felt like it helped me process so much.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Ellen Scherr provided me with exceptional care and treatment. She has such a deep professional knowledge and expertise to share, but also provides you with such warmth and comfort because she is a wonderful human being. I would happily recommend her to friends in need of counseling as well as return to her care any time I might need it. Thank you Ellen and thank you Better Help for providing such exceptional and convenient care.
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ellen is absolutely incredible to work with! In just a few sessions together, I made more progress than I could’ve imagined. She is warm and caring, and always has a way of posing questions without any judgment or condescension. I’ve learned so much about myself, and she’s equipped me to continue working through my trauma to heal and be a better person. I am so thankful I found Ellen, as she’s an invaluable resource to my mental health and emotional wellness.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Ellen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd