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Ella Tarnate-Flaherty

Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC

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Lakewood, CA 90805
If you're experiencing a difficult life transition, burnout, self-doubt, or generational trauma, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm and collaborative space to explore emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself and your life. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies like ACT and DBT, and play and art therapy for those who find healing through creativity. I believe growth begins with self-understanding, validation, and the courage to rewrite old patterns.
I hold two master's degrees: one in psychological research and one in counseling. With my background, I bring a holistic lens to therapy, drawing from diverse experiences in mental health, education, career counseling, and research.
I'd love to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling at peace- and maybe even empowered to take on whatever comes your way.
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Lakewood, CA 90805

Sacramento, CA 95864

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions, and will soon plan to offer in-person sessions in the Sacramento area.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Connect with Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Lakewood, CA 90805

Sacramento, CA 95864

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions, and will soon plan to offer in-person sessions in the Sacramento area.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medi-Cal
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Our supportive admin team is available to help you with any insurance or finance questions.
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Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Our supportive admin team is available to help you with any insurance or finance questions.
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 18034 Supervised by Ann Porter (California / 122487) Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Sacramento State University, Counseling, Graduated 2024
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Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Regulation

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with people navigating major life transitions — anxiety, burnout, career stress, parenting, and everything in between. Together we'll unpack generational and other trauma that might be holding you back. In our first sessions, we'll get clear on what's really going on and build a practical path toward the life you actually want to be living.
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with people navigating major life transitions — anxiety, burnout, career stress, parenting, and everything in between. Together we'll unpack generational and other trauma that might be holding you back. In our first sessions, we'll get clear on what's really going on and build a practical path toward the life you actually want to be living.
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I will work with you collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you!
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I will work with you collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you!
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Lakewood, CA 90805

Additional Location

Sacramento, CA 95864

"
I offer virtual therapy sessions, and will soon plan to offer in-person sessions in the Sacramento area.
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
"
I offer virtual therapy sessions, and will soon plan to offer in-person sessions in the Sacramento area.
Photo of Ella Tarnate-Flaherty, Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Ella Tarnate-Flaherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC