- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Ellen
Rev. Ellen Schipul is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and parenting challenges. She also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that continue into adulthood.
She blends talk-based methods with attention to how the body and everyday habits shape feeling and thought. Sessions focus on identifying recurring family roles and expectations that still influence choices now. She uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and test new behaviors.
Her background includes pastoral counseling and many years in ministry. That history informs how she listens for values, meaning, and spiritual concerns a person may bring. She can integrate a person’s spiritual beliefs into sessions if that is wanted.
In practice she draws from client-centered and solution-focused work to set short-term goals and make steady progress. Somatic ideas are used when physical sensations are part of the problem, for example with stress, dissociation, or trauma reactions. The focus is on clear, doable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
People typically start by noting the patterns they inherited from childhood and then practice different responses. This can include learning new skills for setting boundaries, managing anxiety, coping with grief, or changing repetitive relationship behaviors. Her approach is practical, plain, and paced to the individual’s needs.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values and speak about family patterns in their own words. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy uses attention to the present moment to reduce rumination and stress and to notice physical reactions tied to old family roles.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose approaches that match their goals, concerns, and preferences. That means trying things, noticing what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than insisting on a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, cut travel time, and make it easier to continue care across locations. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins or the option to avoid being on camera when that suits the person. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, ADHD and related concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, solution-focused work and somatic techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a counselor and additional years serving as an ordained interfaith minister.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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