- Mind-body focus
- Spiritual integration
- Practical tools
About Ellen
Rev. Ellen Schipul is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who blends talk therapy with attention to body awareness and spiritual meaning. She listens closely and offers a range of practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Her background as an ordained interfaith minister informs a gentle, inclusive approach to spiritual questions when clients want that included.
She draws on client-centered work to create a calm, respectful space where the person sets goals and guides the pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and build new habits. Mindfulness and somatic methods bring attention to bodily sensations and feelings so people can learn to regulate stress responses.
Her practice addresses a wide set of concerns including relationship and family issues, parenting strain, codependency, abandonment, attachment problems, and caregiver stress. She also brings experience supporting people facing trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions.
With 18 years of professional experience and a history as a pastoral counselor, she often weaves spiritual beliefs into sessions when a client chooses that path. Sessions are meant to offer concrete strategies and simple practices that fit into everyday life.
People who want practical steps, steady listening, and attention to mind-body-spirit connections may find this approach helpful. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
The clinician uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, listening-based relationship. This approach focuses on what matters to the person and encourages them to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports their goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT offers clear, actionable steps such as tracking thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what works. Mindfulness practice brings attention to the present moment and to bodily sensations, which helps manage anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest practices to try. Sessions can shift emphasis over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions as needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices so they are practical for day-to-day life, helping people apply what they learn between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Therapy covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and collaborative, using talk therapy alongside mindfulness and body-focused techniques. Cognitive behavioral strategies are added to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What kind of experience does the clinician have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and experience as an ordained interfaith minister, which informs a pastoral counseling perspective. That background shapes how spiritual concerns may be included when desired.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds the credential LPC, listed as PA LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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