
Ellen is a lawyer turned therapist with over 15 years of experience helping lawyers across Ontario navigate depression, anxiety, burnout, grief, vicarious trauma, moral injury, workplace challenges, interpersonal challenges, adult ADHD, fertility journeys, and choice parenting. Her approach is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive. Ellen provides a validating space where clients can find meaningful relief and sustainable change without adding more to their already demanding lives.
Before entering private practice, Ellen worked on addictions and mental health teams and as a therapist at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds a JD from the University of British Columbia, articled at a national law firm, and earned a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, where her thesis explored the emotional experiences of lawyers.
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Our team specializes in providing counselling/therapy to lawyers & others in Ontario (including Toronto) struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood/depression, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, ADHD, grief & loss, relationship & career challenges.