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Ronella Ellis

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Accepting clients Last Updated Yesterday

College can bring pressure from every direction—academics, relationships, family expectations, finances, identity, and uncertainty about what comes next. You may be doing everything expected of you while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself.
I work well with students who want to understand the patterns shaping their lives, strengthen their boundaries, improve their relationships, and make decisions with greater confidence. I also support students navigating cultural identity, major life transitions, family conflict, burnout, grief, and the challenges of living or studying away from home.
My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and practical. We will look at your experiences within the context of your relationships, history, culture, responsibilities, and current environment. Sessions provide space to explore what is happening beneath the surface while developing tools you can use in your everyday life. My goal is to help you build greater clarity, self-trust, and a stronger sense of direction.


Specialties

Anxiety Career Concerns Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Infertility Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Health Sexuality Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Ronella Ellis is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Optum Oscar Oxford United Behavioral Health

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1922336874

Rates

First session $250
Ongoing sessions $250
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Treatment Approaches

Bowen Family Systems Theory Career Counseling Coaching Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Therapy Family Systems Mindfulness Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based

Modalities

Couples Family Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Artists First-Gen LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 19
  • License(s): CT-3809, GA-MFT002344, NC-1292

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Buddhist