Miriam Ellis, LCSW

Miriam Ellis is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of professional experience. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she focuses on supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting and self-esteem. Miriam also works with issues tied to attachment, communication, life purpose, mood and panic disorders, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Miriam takes a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to therapy, helping clients identify practical strategies to manage symptoms and build confidence. She aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly, and where clients can practice new ways of coping and relating.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Miriam draws on evidence-based techniques to help clients build skills and reduce distress. One approach focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies that help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking while developing practical coping skills - this is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress. Another approach centers on trauma-aware methods that gently address the impact of past hurt and abuse, helping clients process difficult memories and learn grounding and emotion-regulation skills to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. She also offers practical parenting support that emphasizes communication, boundaries, and problem-solving to strengthen family relationships and parental confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Miriam works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made. The aim is a tailored path that feels manageable and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow people to access support from home or other convenient locations, while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.