Licensed to practice in California and accepts 56 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 5 more.
Ellen Suski
(she/her)
About me
Hello. I am a licensed social worker in California. I began practicing in the mental health/behavioral health field in 2011. I originally was licensed in Maryland in 2015 but then returned to California in 2016. Since starting in the field, I have worked with individuals ranging in age from 4 years old to 75 years old; most experience working with individuals between the ages of 10 and 35. I have experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, and relationship issues. I am an ally of the LGBTQI community and can provide a safe, telehealth space for them. Unfortunately, at this time, I cannot accommodate individuals seeking letters for emotional support animals or those mandated by the court or legal system for therapy. With that said, my goal in being a counselor, is to assist my clients in meeting their identified treatment needs. I am flexible and willing to do whatever I need to do to assist you and help you in any way that I can. If when viewing my profile, you feel as though I am a good fit, but my schedule does not meet your scheduling needs, please feel free to send me a message as I may be able to fit you in at a different time. I work evenings and weekends.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
First session will be an introduction to each other including therapy expectations, confidentiality, and frequency of sessions. It will also include obtaining background information and reasons for treatment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My strengths with counseling are working with individuals with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also have experience working with relationship concerns, motivation issues, and self-care issues.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Ideal clients that I am able to work with are clients who experience mild to moderate levels of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and ADHD symptoms. Also individuals experiencing relationship issues, work-related stressors, and other interpersonal issues. Clients who would like to better manage their symptoms through the use of learning coping strategies. Preferably, adults 18 and over. Okay if clients have difficulty engaging during sessions.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Use this approach to obtain information from the client and to provide a supportive and exploratory environment.
Supportive
Use an insight-oriented and supportive approach to assist the client in learning about their behaviors and actions.
Psychoeducation
Use psychoeducation to support the client in understanding behaviors, reactions, responses, etc.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 16, 2026
I was referred to Ellen when completing intake. It was my first time trialing this type of therapy to openly discuss various topics of where my state of mind currently is. She's been great when it comes to actively listening and sharing her thoughts with follow up questions that I feel are geared towards deeper reflection.
Verified client, age 35-44
July 19, 2025
I just completed my initial therapy session and I was actually very hesitant to schedule anything that wasn't going to be in person and I have to say that I immediately felt comfortable with Ellen. She was very present during our appointment and I felt heard and she actively and intelligently responded to my responses. She brought up many very thought-provoking subjects and made very relevant and compassionate points to the answers that we discussed. I look forward to continuing therapy with her