Ellie Costa (She/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

I’m Ellie Costa, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the owner of Saltwater Psychotherapy.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I also have specialized training in EMDR for trauma and PTSD, and in perinatal mental health, supporting people through the profound and often complicated emotional terrain of fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.

My Background and Approach

Clients often describe my style as calming, grounded, and relational. I value authenticity and collaboration, and I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, respected, and supported at your own pace. ​ In addition to general psychotherapy, I have specialized training in: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma and distressing life experiences Perinatal and infant mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, and identity shifts related to parenthood Mindfulness-based psychotherapy, integrating awareness, nervous system regulation, and present-moment practices ​

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At the heart of my work is relationship. Therapy isn't just techniques. It’s feeling safe enough to be real. I bring warmth, steadiness, and some humor into the room, because I believe healing happens when you feel deeply understood. Starting therapy takes courage, and I don't take that lightly. If you're ready to begin, I’d love to hear from you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (IBX) of Pennsylvania
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

Reach out to Ellie