Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Let's Connect (603) 392-7340
Compassion and safety, metaphors and stories, laughter and creativity, brainstorming and education are some of the tools I will combine to help you feel understood, heal, and then grow. I will adjust my style to what I sense you need as a whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I frame my work in psychodynamic theory, while using cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques. I infuse all sessions with the principles of mindfulness. I can help you organize your thoughts on difficult decisions, coach you to be more assertive, and help you establish better boundaries. I will teach you a variety of coping skills for managing stress.
I specialize in anxiety (obsessive thoughts and behaviors, phobias, panic attacks, nightmares, post-traumatic stress), depression, chronic pain / illness, and relationship problems. I use EMDR and other alternative body-oriented techniques for when talk therapy isn't enough for releasing stuck patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
I also specialize in recovery from unhealthy/abusive religious experiences. My diverse experiences practicing the Christian faith can be useful if you are Christian or were raised with a Christian worldview and want to explore what that means for you now. Those of other faiths are also welcome.
Call Ellen Ronka now for a free 15 minute consultation - (603) 392-7340
Let's Connect (603) 392-7340
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $155
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- American Behavioral
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (603) 392-7340
Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Hampshire / 665 Ellen Ronka
- Certificate from AMHCA 2003
- Certificate from ACEP 2011
- Attended Lesley University, Graduated 2003
Call for a free consultation now - (603) 392-7340
Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Pain
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? - (603) 392-7340
Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Family / Marital
- Imago
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (603) 392-7340
Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC
Groups
Minding-the-Body Healing Group
NOT a support group to help you cope with chronic pain/fatigue/illness. Uses a mind-body approach to give you the knowledge and skills to HEAL your symptoms. Based on the most current research on pain science. Using a biopsychosocial model, leveraging the power of neuroplasticity to train your brain out of your symptoms. Your pain is real, but the solution is not where you've been looking. If you've done all the tests and tried everything conventional medicine suggests, see my website and call me for a free consult to talk about how it might help you.
Expertise
Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Group Meets
Every Mon 3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Call - (603) 392-7340 about this group
Location
Primary Location
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 392-7340Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (603) 392-7340
Ellen Ronka
Counselor, LCMHC
Last Modified: 23 Mar 2024