Hello! My name is Dr. Ellie Gottstein, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) with over six years of experience in the field. I have worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, college counseling centers, and medical facilities. I grew up as a competitive figure skater and dancer and hold the identity of "athlete" close to my heart. This translates into a goal-oriented mindset for myself and my clients, which is useful when tackling some of life's most significant challenges. My primary clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, perfectionism, and motivational difficulties.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, I will ask you about who you are, what makes you unique, and what you want to work on in therapy. I will delve deeper into who you are, what you would like to change in your life, and why you are seeking treatment. We will collaboratively set goals and create a plan to help you reach them. I often describe a first session's feelings similarly to a first date: I am getting to know you, but you are also getting to know me and my style.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe it's essential to see each client as an individual and strive to customize a treatment plan that makes sense for who you are rather than a collection of symptoms you are experiencing. You may be coming in for symptom relief, but you are not your symptoms. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most helpful mechanisms of change, and I strive to create a strong foundation of trust and understanding so we can walk through the journey of change together.

About Dr. Ellie Gottstein