Ella Smith (she/her)

LSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, I am Ella (she/her), LSW!

Social Worker in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Shaysa Villa

About My Clients

As we navigate a life with many ups and downs, there can be a lack of natural guidance to accompany those changes. Sometimes issues we may have thought were long resolved are still impacting the way we navigate relationships, challenges, transitional periods, and our self-image. As your therapist, I aim to help you grow through these experiences and feel empowered.

My Background and Approach

I have extensive experience working with children and families and am especially passionate about helping those navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment concerns, and relationship challenges. I utilize a humanistic approach, centering the client and letting them tell me what they want to get out of our time together. I embrace cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the most frequently used modality with my clients. CBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on defining the relationship between one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also draw from a systems-based approach, where I consider the role of family and other supportive relationships in promoting connection and personal growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In my practice, I lead with empathy and follow that with collaborative work. Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, the process can feel overwhelming. My goal is to make that process as comfortable as possible, where you feel safe and seen as yourself.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Choice
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

Info

Email Ella
47 W Polk St Ste 325, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Chicago, IL 60605
1300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Chicago, IL 60657

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