Ellen Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CST
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Let's Connect (510) 781-9693
If you are seeking counseling, you have come to the right place. In my counseling practice I will help guide you through sessions, and help you craft a life for yourself that brings you joy. In existential counseling, we will focus on getting the most out of this life no matter what challenges we face. I believe you can show up for yourself through therapy. As we gain knowledge, we are free and responsible to direct our narrative by making changes in our lives to better fit our needs and lifestyles. My specialty is in sexual health, however I offer psychotherapy for both non-sexual and sexual issues.
I earned a Master of Education in Mental Health from Ohio University (2007), and a Certificate in Sexual Health at the Univ. of Michigan (2015). I and am a licensed counselor (LPCC) and certified sex therapist (CST). I earned my sex therapist certification from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) in 2019.
In my counseling practice I have worked with most mental health diagnoses. In an evaluation session, we can discuss goals that you want help attaining through therapy. Our sessions are a safe place. As a sex therapist I practice inclusivity and work with all communities, including but not limited to cis, transgender, LGBTQ+, and poly communities.
Call or Email Ellen Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 781-9693
Let's Connect (510) 781-9693
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Ellen Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CST
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 781-9693
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 10224 Ellen Smith
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Ohio University, Master of Education, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ellen Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CST
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 781-9693
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Ellen Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CST
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 781-9693
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
Ellen Smith
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CST
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 781-9693