
Kirsten Ellingsen Phd PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33609
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I am dedicated to enhancing the health, development, and positive functioning of children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also passionate about supporting pregnant & postpartum mothers. My goal is to provide informed, strengths-based, research supported, compassionate treatment. I work with children and parents to improve wellbeing and functioning, strengthen relationships, and build skills to better manage stress, anxiety, behavior, and emotions. Participation in therapy is collaborative with a focus on strengths, reducing challenges, and increasing effective coping strategies to allow for optimal engagement in daily life.
I use evidence based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have advanced training in Maternal Mental Health and early childhood pediatric psychology. I specialize in ASD, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, giftedness (twice exceptional children/teens), as well as supporting pregnant and postpartum moms reducing anxiety and depression
I have been working to promote the health and well-being of children in research, advocacy, and clinical practice for over 20 years. My aim is always to support parents, build strong relationships, and help children/teens develop to their best potential to participate fully in all areas of life. Please contact me with questions or a free 15 minute call.
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Kirsten Ellingsen Phd PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / PY10281 Kirsten Ellingsen
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from Postpartum Support International PMH-C / 2021
- Certificate from American Psychological Association (APA) 89920136 / 2010
- Attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, PHD, Graduated 2011
Psychologist: Kirsten Ellingsen
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Giftedness/2e
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
2415 University pkwy, Building 3 Suite 219
Sarasota, FL 34243
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Kirsten Ellingsen Phd PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C