I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have experience working as a social worker in a medical environment. I worked for over six years in our local trauma center in the Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). Through this experience I worked with individuals and families in acute crisis. Individuals dealt with immediate life changes impacting income, living arrangements, supportive relationships and possible altered physicality short and/or long term. Depression, anxiety, and dealing with interpersonal relationships were all part of the process of processing the life altering event. This experience gave me the opportunity to work with all ages, socioeconomic levels, education levels, ethnicities, cultures and back grounds while using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systems Theory, Cultural Competency (client as expert) and an individual client focused approach to assist the client with their goals.
I now work as a hospice social worker. Working with individuals and families dealing with end of life challenges, loss, grief and hopefully acceptance. Compassion, empathy, advocacy and listening are all pieces to assist individuals and families to cope with the end of life. It is not so different than working with any other client, I meet the client and families where they are. Assess one's needs and establish goals for client centered work.
All the skills that are learned through my experiences are transferred to working with individuals whether it is life questions, road blocks to achieving goals or trauma to be worked through, the approach is met with companion, non judgement, support and open communication.
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 106161
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Very nice
Makes you feel comfortable makes
Easy to talk too
Very understanding
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Jo Ellen is truly incredible. She listens with so much care, offers thoughtful guidance, and creates a space where I feel completely supported and understood. Every session leaves me with clarity and real, actionable tools. I’m so grateful to have been matched with her, she’s made such a meaningful difference in my life. Highly recommend!
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Joellen is a kind human being and very knowledgeable in her field I have complete confidence in her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone for therapy.
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Jo has been extremely helpful and professional. She consistently listens attentively provides valuable support and is always punctual for our sessions. She has made a real difference.
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have tried therapy before and it never seemed to help and I never seemed to feel comfortable to share with a therapist. Ellen Clark is the most wonderful therapist I’ve ever had. She lets me rant for as long as I want, gives me advice, and always makes me laugh.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jo Ellen has been great for our first 2 visits. Looking forward to continuing to work together.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Jo Ellen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes