Ellen Schrier, MS, LPC

Dealing with persistent relational stress? Do you struggle with poor communication patterns? Are you suffering with unmet needs? Do you make others a priority over your own needs and desires? Do you wonder how your life could be better somehow? Happier? More connected with your partner? Many people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and discouraged in their personal lives. They are uncertain about how to deal with their relationships, careers and issues in their lives. Pushing away what you need and want to make others happy isn't the answer and can lead to long term problems for your mind, body and spirit. Reducing relational distress becomes more managable when you know the right tools for healthy communication. We start counseling exactly where you are at and deal with what issues you would like to bring into our sessions. You will find that working with me through various counseling methods will provide you a better and more productive way to handle negative communication patterns that are overwhelming you. I can help you understand what is keeping you stuck and help you get "unstuck". Together we can discover the best path to help you reach your goals and if I can't help you, I'll find someone who can. I work with clients who are open, ready, willing and motivated to deal with issues that are keeping them stuck. As we work together collaboratively, you will learn healthier ways to communicate and deescalate negative cycles that you are stuck in. . My clients appreciate the safe, comfortable environment that is created as you learn new skills. You will improve emotional connection, learn to reconnect after a rupture and repair your relationship.

My extensive training and experience provides the foundation for our work together. I can help you put a plan into place to help you reduce stress, unlearn unhelpful communication and reach your goals in moving forward with your life. You might need to set better boundaries, work through a challenging loss or change some behaviors that are keeping you stuck. I listen to your concerns with compassion and caring and help you discover which steps are necessary to move you and or your relationship forward. Emotional problems are not quite as insurmountable as they may seem. Sometimes you just need a little added support to help through the hard times. Contact me today for a free consult and we'll begin on improving your life.

If you are looking for a happier, healthier partnership or marriage, I am uniquely qualified to help you improve your relationship. I understand the peaks and valleys of married life. As someone who is in a 50 year committed marriage, I know what it takes to create marital success. Along with my specialized training in The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I offer the most up to date and timely interventions to help you on your way to feeling better fast. In addition to working with couples, I also help individuals who are struggling with stress related issues, anxiety, depression and grief.

Psychotherapy can help you gain insight into your depression or anxiety and what is keeping you stuck feeling bad. There are many strategies and techniques to help you feel less depressed or anxious.