Ellie Mental Health - RVA

Schedule a session with our counselor Adrienne Long! She has in-person and virtual therapy openings and would love to get you started on your mental health journey! #elliementalhealth #therapy

Come write an act of kindness on our new waiting room board! Make someone thankful this Thanksgiving season :) #elliementalhealth #thanksgiving

?? Creating a safe space is essential for children dealing with grief. As mental health experts, it’s our job to foster an environment where kids can express their feelings at their own pace. Need ideas for approaching this topic with kids in your life? Listen to our podcast episode for more practical tips. #TherapistTips #Grief #ChildCounseling https://lnkd.in/grJEfUAZ

Ellie Mental Health Glen Allen, RVA is now offering Support for Parents of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a scientifically proven program developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. SPACE is evidence-based effective model of supporting parents whose children have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This program does not require participation of the child, only caregivers will be expected to be present in sessions. Parents will learn how to alleviate their children’s anxiety by changing the way they themselves respond to their children’s symptoms - importantly, parents are not required to impose changes on their children’s behavior. Instead, parents are shown how to replace their own accommodating behaviors (which allow anxiety to flourish) with supportive responses that demonstrate both acceptance of children’s challenges and confidence in their ability to function, cope and grow. Together with the therapist, caregivers will develop specific and customized plans that will allow them to gradually introduce effective changes in their own behavior and as a result to create a healthy environment in their household. Parents will learn how to: - Tell the difference between anxiety-based behaviors and developmentally appropriate behaviors - Talk with an anxious child - Avoid common pitfalls to identifying the ways in which parents have been enabling their child’s anxious behavior - Receive nonjudgmental support and guidance throughout the course of the program #elliementalhealth

?? The holidays can be full of joy—AND stress. In this recent podcast episode, a few of Ellie's therapists discussed how to manage family dynamics without sacrificing your well-being. A key insight: setting boundaries is essential to keeping peace during family gatherings. Here are a few tips our therapists recommended: ? Communicating expectations early ? Limiting visit durations ? Embracing flexibility in traditions (and being open to creating new ones) ?? ? Keeping humor and light-heartedness alive How do YOU stay grounded during holiday gatherings? Watch the whole interview here: https://lnkd.in/euzK23Vp #HolidaySeason #MentalHealthTips #Boundaries #TherapistLife

Schedule an appointment with one of our new counselors Rachel Paz today! She has experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management and more across all ages. She participates in in-person and virtual therapy. #elliementalhealth

This Veteran's Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. ???? Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Alongside their service, many veterans face unique mental health challenges, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. At Ellie, we are committed to providing compassionate care and support for veterans to heal and thrive as they navigate life after service. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and we’re here to provide a safe space for healing. #VeteransDay #MentalHealthMatters #HonoringOurHeroes #SupportOurVeterans #PTSAwareness

Schedule a virtual therapy session with Andrew Bako, LCSW! #elliementalhealth

Ellie Mental Health Glen Allen, RVA is now offering Support for Parents of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a scientifically proven program developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. SPACE is evidence-based effective model of supporting parents whose children have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This program does not require participation of the child, only caregivers will be expected to be present in sessions. Parents will learn how to alleviate their children’s anxiety by changing the way they themselves respond to their children’s symptoms - importantly, parents are not required to impose changes on their children’s behavior. Instead, parents are shown how to replace their own accommodating behaviors (which allow anxiety to flourish) with supportive responses that demonstrate both acceptance of children’s challenges and confidence in their ability to function, cope and grow. Together with the therapist, caregivers will develop specific and customized plans that will allow them to gradually introduce effective changes in their own behavior and as a result to create a healthy environment in their household. Parents will learn how to: - Tell the difference between anxiety-based behaviors and developmentally appropriate behaviors - Talk with an anxious child - Avoid common pitfalls to identifying the ways in which parents have been enabling their child’s anxious behavior - Receive nonjudgmental support and guidance throughout the course of the program #elliementalhealth

Halloween being over does not mean that emotions and bad thoughts are no longer scary. Come work through those challenges at Ellie with one of our in-person or virtual counselors. Schedule your appointment today and stop "ghosting" your mental health! #elliementalhealth