Alaina Ellington MS, LMHC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi! I am currently offering online and in-person therapy in Fairfield, Iowa. I have openings and offer flexible scheduling.

Counselor in Fairfield, IA
Supervised by Kathleen Ruscitto, PhD., LMHC, CADC, NCC, ACS

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Life is exhausting. The overthinking, worrying, sadness, and stress can leave you feeling beaten down. Ready for change? Whether you know where you want to go, or you're just starting your journey of change, you aren't alone. I want to work with you and help you create a life that you want to live. Living doesn't have to be burdensome, and therapy shouldn't be a burden either.

My Background and Approach

Whether you've experienced trauma, have anxiety, are experiencing relationship issues, or feeling stressed, I'm here to help. I offer individual and couple's therapy online throughout the state of Iowa.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Let me help you through the difficult moments. Let's work together to create the life you want to live. Call me today to set up an appointment, I offer flexible scheduling! If you have questions, send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you! If you run into any scheduling issues, please email me.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Humanistic Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MS, LMHC, State of Iowa · #108482
Supervision
Supervised by Kathleen Ruscitto, PhD., LMHC, CADC, NCC, ACS
Years in practice
5 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Wellmark

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

1401 S. Main
Suite 102
Fairfield, IA 52556
712-213-2205

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.9940026°, -91.9623922°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $157 - 200/session

Info

Email Alaina
1401 S. Main
Suite 102
Fairfield, IA 52556

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