Ellie Pappas

(she/her)

LCSW, 16 years of experience
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I help adults experiencing high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and chronic overthinking learn how to regulate their nervous system and break patterns of self-criticism and stress. My sessions are focused and goal-oriented, using somatic regulation tools, mindfulness, and journaling to shift negative beliefs/patterns and release anxiety stored in the body. I work with individuals who are high-achieving, anxious, self-aware, and ready for change.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We’ll start our work together by creating a 90 Day Intention Map: I’ll help you to clarify areas in your life you want to evolve in. We use the Intention Map as a foundational reference to observe progress as well as obstacles. The intention map is discussed during the first couple sessions and then “established.” We will revisit it together at each session. It is a shared, live (secured) document which you can view on your own time too. It helps us determine progress as well as challenges. Challenges are nothing to be afraid of and often promote even more self discovery. After 90 days, the intention map is refreshed and updated.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What stands out about my therapeutic approach is the balance between depth and practicality. I work with adults experiencing high-functioning anxiety, chronic overthinking, and internal pressure to hold everything together. While many clients are insightful and self-aware, they often feel stuck in patterns of stress and self-criticism. My work focuses on helping clients move beyond insight into meaningful change. I integrate nervous system regulation, somatic techniques, mindfulness, and journaling to help clients better understand their emotional responses and develop tools to manage anxiety in real time. Sessions are focused and intentional, with an emphasis on building self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and shifting long-standing patterns. Clients often notice feeling calmer, more grounded, and less overwhelmed. They develop greater confidence in their decision-making, experience reduced overthinking, and feel more connected to themselves. My goal is to help clients move from constantly managing stress to feeling more balanced, resilient, and aligned in their daily lives.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are adults experiencing high-functioning anxiety, chronic overthinking, and persistent self-criticism. They are often responsible, capable, and successful in many areas of life, yet internally feel overwhelmed, stressed, and mentally exhausted. Many struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and feeling pressure to hold everything together. These clients are typically insightful and motivated for change. They may have tried therapy before or done personal development work, but still feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, emotional reactivity, or overanalyzing decisions. They often want practical tools to manage stress, regulate their nervous system, and feel more grounded in their daily lives. I am best positioned to support clients who want a focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy. Together, we work on building self-awareness, improving emotional regulation, reducing anxiety, and shifting long-standing thought and behavior patterns. Clients often come in wanting to feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed — and to move through life with greater clarity, balance, and resilience.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Self Esteem

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Virtual

New to Grow
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