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Ellen Thomas, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ellen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ellen. View 44 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

Ellen is a wonderful therapist. She is very attentive and intentional

Reviewed June 2024

She's AMAZING

Reviewed March 2024

More about Ellen

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Georgia with experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have counseled a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, addiction, relationship issues, trauma, end of life, chronic illness, divorce, parenting problems, and sexual abuse.

Over the years, my clients have given consistent feedback that they appreciate my warm, accepting, and challenging personality. They also report that they value my ability to not only listen to their concerns, but also provide strategies and skills to overcome life's challenges. My approach is systemic, meaning that I believe no one person develops and matures in isolation. I value understanding a client's culture, family, past and present relationships, values, and beliefs. I combine several theoretical approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma focused therapy to develop a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.

I entered the field of counseling after experiencing the positive effects of therapy in my own personal life. I believe in what I do and I love helping other people. Taking action to find genuine happiness and problem solve takes courage. I celebrate with you for taking the first steps for a more fulfilling present and future. I am here to support and work with you.

I look forward to assisting you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Addictions Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ellen Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073916235.

  • LMFT · Georgia · MFT001400 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ellen Thomas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

44 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Helped Recommend Helpful Understanding Great Listens The best Guidance Wonderful

Ellen is a wonderful therapist. She is very attentive and intentional

Reviewed June 2024

She's AMAZING

Reviewed March 2024

I think Ellen is genuinely called to people by God. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, I’m sure you will have an enlightening experience

Reviewed June 2023

Great listener and responds to your specific issues. Suggest tool and aides that may help with your specific issues.

Reviewed December 2023

Ellen is very caring….she is a great listener!

Reviewed November 2023

Ellen is an excellent listener and can pin point things I needed to work on right away. She helped me tremendously without judgement, but was fair and honest with her evaluations and suggestions. She understands and gives examples of situations that were very helpful along with additional information I could read and work on outside of our sessions. I definitely recommend her!!!

Reviewed September 2023

Ellen cares. She listens, provides assignments, and is thorough. Overall the best experience I have had on this app

Reviewed September 2023

Ellen is an excellent therapist. She listens with empathy and gives actionable tools and advice. Highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2023

I love Ellen she is the best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed July 2023

Ellen has been an amazing therapist, it was my first time attending therapy, and Ellen created a safe space, and provided the tools I needed to help navigate through some of life's challenges.

Reviewed June 2023

Ellen is absolutely amazing!!!! She is the most helpful and understanding therapist I have ever had in my life. I can’t begin to describe how much she has helped me. She is simply the best.

Reviewed May 2023

Ellen always checks in on me You have to love that!!!

Reviewed May 2023

I love Ellen!

Reviewed March 2023

Ms Thomas quickly identified things that I needed immediate help with and provided initial guidance effectively. She refrained from jumping into a course of action until gathering information that provided her with a sense of what would be most effective for me. She has been kind, empathetic and supportive. I have no doubt of her keeping my best interest foremost in mind.

Reviewed January 2023

♥️

Reviewed November 2022

I don't say this lightly but with true meaning: Ellen is a lifesaver. Finding her during the Pandemic was nothing short of a miracle and her gentle guidance through very very difficult times has helped make me a better person and given me tools that work not just in the moment but that help rebuild my mental health foundation so that the benefits go beyond simple in-the-moment comforts.

Reviewed September 2022

Ellen is always there for me. She is an amazing counselor!

Reviewed September 2022

She’s amazing and has help me shed the victim mentality!

Reviewed July 2022

She truly understands my concerns and issues. She is a life saver

Reviewed June 2022

Ellen is amazing! She listens and has profound insights and helps you see things in a completely new perspective!

Reviewed April 2022

She’s simply amazing… so vulnerable, so real! I’m grateful for her!

Reviewed March 2022

Ellen is amazing! Best therapy experience I've ever had.

Reviewed March 2022

Ellen is a God send. I can’t put into words how much she has helped me throughout my issues. She is the best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed February 2022

She’s wonderful! She always listened to me and I feel like I can trust her and her advice.

Reviewed November 2021

Ellen is not only my therapist but has become a sweet friend as well I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

I love Ellen. She is the best therapist I have ever had! Thank you for making this format available.

Reviewed November 2021

Ellen Thomas is absolutely amazing!! Unfortunately I moved states so I won’t be able to work with her anymore, but she is so accepting and understanding and let’s you take things at your own pace. I can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed September 2021

She’s authentic and helps you get to the root of the issue!

Reviewed September 2021

Ellen cares. What more does a client want from a therapist? I’ve been to a few therapist over the years and haven’t had anyone listen and care more than Ellen. She always remembers my situation, and is spot on in her guidance of how to help me , help myself and progress forward in my life. 100% recommend Ellen to anyone who wants to work through anything in their life / need a listening ear!

Reviewed September 2021

Very understanding and helpful. She gets what im going through and has many helpful suggestions and ideas .

Reviewed August 2021

She is amazing

Reviewed August 2021

Shes amazing and I never feel judged.

Reviewed August 2021

Ellen is a wonderful listener. She focuses on what really matters to me. She’s been a blessing from God.

Reviewed May 2021

Ellen has been a lifeline and a mentor through this most difficult period of my life. I deeply appreciate her kindness, experience, and knowledge in dealing with my grief and trauma. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2021

Very understanding and helpful. Amazing person

Reviewed April 2021

Ellen really listens and tries to understand my problems and figure out ways to get to the core of the issue. Shes perceptive, kind and knowledgeable, and really works with me to help me better understand myself and help me realize I have the capacity to change my perception and my path.

Reviewed March 2021

Ellen is an amazing professional and a true gift to the counseling/ therapist community! Her insight and tools truly reflects all that it is to be a great therapist! I value her counsel and constant care for my progress. I am so thankful for her in my life!

Reviewed January 2021

In a difficult situation, she brings professionalism and understanding to the table. Couldn't ask for a better person to help me reach goals, and provide the tools needed to change a situation.

Reviewed January 2021

Ellen has helped me a lot with my perspective and trying to change my negative thought patterns. She makes me feel a lot better about myself when I didn't think that was possible. Thank you!

Reviewed January 2021

Ellen Thomas is an experienced professional and compassionate counselor. I would recommend her for anyone who is dealing with the emotional trauma of a separation or divorce. She has often followed up a session with a pertinent quote or helpful suggestions. Ellen’s guidance has helped me to dig deep to become aware of emotional touch points and find solutions to work through them. Her genuine empathy made me feel comfortable very early in the process and was I able to open up to her pretty quickly. Am so grateful for the help I’ve received during my sessions with Ellen.

Reviewed November 2020

Ellen is great! I was worried about starting counseling because I don’t do well with talking to people but she’s been easy to talk to since day 1. She doesn’t judge, she listens, gives great advice and checks on me during the week. She’s understanding because of her own personal experiences, a lot of which are similar to my own. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed November 2020

She is so amazing and awesome. In a short time she had helped me tremendously.

Reviewed September 2020

I've loved working with Ellen! She's helped me work through a lot of heavy emotions and given me practical and even fun ways to work through them. Talking to Ellen truly feels like talking to a friend, and she's helped me discover a lot of easy ways to better control my anxiety.

Reviewed September 2020

Ellen is really kind and caring, and has helped me greatly. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen Thomas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ellen Thomas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ellen Thomas speak?

Ellen Thomas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ellen Thomas have?

Ellen Thomas has 6 years of experience.

Where is Ellen Thomas licensed to practice?

Ellen Thomas is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Ellen Thomas accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ellen Thomas does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ellen Thomas offer?

Ellen Thomas offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ellen Thomas?

Ellen Thomas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ellen Thomas?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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