Therapist profile
Ellen Markey, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Support for caregivers
About Ellen
Ellen Markey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with adults 18 and older and commonly helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating or sleeping problems, and intimacy-related issues.
Her background includes a focus on rehabilitation counseling and helping people adjust after physical illness or injury. That experience shapes how she approaches grief, anger, and the practical losses that can follow health changes. She also addresses workplace stress, career questions, and the strain of caregiving and aging concerns.
In sessions she emphasizes listening closely and following what each person brings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's priorities and Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone is unsure how to move forward. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than heavily technical.
People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation about symptoms and daily life. Ellen works with issues like panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and isolation by breaking them into manageable steps. She also helps people who identify as LGBT navigate related stresses.
Her work aims to clarify practical next steps and strategies for coping. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice that means the therapist reflects what someone says, clarifies goals, and works at the person’s pace to address family stress, grief, or relationship concerns.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to help people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for issues like addictions, career shifts, health-related behavior changes, or getting unstuck after a loss.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ellen will talk with the person about goals, try techniques that fit, and adjust the focus based on how things go. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize listening, practical steps, or motivational work.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt session length and pacing to match daily schedules and life demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style emphasizes careful listening and conversation. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support what the person wants to work on.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and works with adults aged 18 and older.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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