Ellen Hirsch

My approach

I gravitate toward a strengths-based approach to counseling, which means that I help individuals to identify and celebrate their abilities rather than focusing on their deficits. I use various counseling approaches such as Solutions-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also like to incorporate mindfulness and psychoeducation, helping clients to understand the “why” behind their feelings. At the core of my helping relationships lies a focus on empathy, unconditional acceptance, and a genuine sense of positive regard.

Areas of experience

I offer services to individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. The following are some of the areas my services include:

• Anxiety

• Perfectionism

• Self-esteem

• Life transitions

• Identity formation

• ADHD

• Relationships (couples, poly, and ENM)

Training & education

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and School Counselor. I have a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to transitioning into counseling, I spent five years in the business world and earned my Bachelor of Business Administration from Villanova University. I take pride in having changed professions after working hard to determine my career values.