Barbara Ellis is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in Texas, Michigan, and Colorado, with four years of clinical experience working with adults ages 18 and older. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX. Barbara brings valuable experience from the non-profit sector, providing care to diverse populations with trauma-related concerns.
Barbara specializes in supporting clients as they navigate midlife changes, loss and grief, manage anxiety and depression, overcome PTSD symptoms, heal from trauma, and cope with obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors. Barbara can also help with eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues and more. Barbara also helps individuals adjust to retirement and later-life transitions, offering thoughtful, personalized care focused on finding meaning, connection, and resilience throughout the years and into later life.
Barbara utilizes evidence-based modalities known to promote meaningful psychological growth and enhance positive mental and emotional well-being. She specializes in Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), as well as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Barbara works collaboratively with her clients guiding and supporting them with warmth and compassion to build resilience, embrace life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting well-being. She looks forward to meeting and working with you.
