Dr. Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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A lot of the people I work with are exhausted. They’ve been dealing with chronic pain for months or years, have seen multiple providers, and are still left with symptoms that don’t fully make sense. They’ve tried to push through, stay functional, and do everything “right”, but nothing has actually changed. Over time, the pain starts to take over more space, physically and mentally, and it’s hard not to feel frustrated, confused, or dismissed.
For over 10 years, I have specialized in the treatment of chronic pain that persists beyond what’s medically explained, using a nervous system and neuroplastic approach. We look at how pain is reinforced through fear, tension, hyper-awareness, and overload, and begin shifting those patterns so your system becomes less reactive and the pain can change.
If your pain has felt confusing, persistent, or out of proportion to what’s been found medically, you’re not alone. There is a different way to understand what’s happening, and a path forward that doesn’t rely on just managing it. You’re welcome to reach out to see if this approach feels like a fit.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Out of Network
Dr. Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 793-0414
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / PY61526339 Melissa Ellsworth
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended University of Louisville, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
- License: Utah 11172768-2501 / 2019
- License: Oregon 3344 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 793-0414
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Illness Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr. Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 793-0414
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Melissa Ellsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 793-0414
Location
Primary Location
Realign Psychology, LLC
1455 NW Leary Way
Ste. 400
Seattle, WA 98107
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Additional Location
401 NE 19th Ave
Ste. 200
Portland, OR 97232
(253) 793-0414