Ella Smith
I approach therapy with authenticity, empathy, and the belief that meaningful change happens within a trusting therapeutic relationship. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma,
family challenges, or life transitions, I strive to meet you where you are and work alongside you towards your goals.
I have extensive experience working with children and families and am particularly passionate about supporting those affected by anxiety, trauma, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Through my work, I have seen how deeply our experiences, relationships, and environments shape our emotional well-being. Because of this, I often view therapy through a systems lens, recognizing the important role that family and support networks can play in healing and growth.
Specialties
ADHD Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Issues Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Ella Smith is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and EvernorthNPI Number
1861056244Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Play Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Young Children (2-5) Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Deaf or Hard of Hearing LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 2
- Supervisor(s): Shaysa Villa
- Supervisor License(s): IL-149021207
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Woman