About Ellise
Ellise "Ellie" Haskett helps people who are carrying stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or the weight of past trauma. She supports clients facing depression and those navigating LGBTQ concerns. Ellie writes short, direct goals with each person and focuses on practical change rather than long explanations.
Ellie is an LCPC, which means she is licensed to practice in Illinois. She brings seven years of experience to sessions and uses that background to shape straightforward plans.
Background and approach
Conversations in her sessions are respectful and tailored to what each person needs right now. Her work often centers on building confidence and motivation. That can mean practicing new ways to cope with panic, trying different approaches to anxiety, or naming values and life purpose.
She helps people outline small steps they can use between sessions to test what works. Ellie emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in the room. She pays attention to identity and sexuality when those topics matter.
The focus is on helping individuals feel more able to meet everyday challenges and pursue goals that matter to them. People who choose Ellie usually want clear direction and practical tools. She partners with them to set reachable targets and track progress.
The goal is steady movement toward a more satisfying daily life.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Evidence-based techniques focus on clear tools and practices people can use between sessions. One common approach emphasizes learning new coping skills for anxiety and panic - like breathing methods, graded exposure to feared situations, and short behavior experiments. These tools help people reduce avoidance and test what helps them feel safer.Another useful approach centers on strengthening self-esteem and motivation by identifying values, setting small goals, and building habits. This involves breaking larger aims into tiny steps and tracking progress so people notice change over time. It can also include talking through identity and sexuality when those topics are central to a person's concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Ellie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as needed. The aim is a collaborative path that balances practical exercises with steady support.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls offer face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat formats allow quick check-ins and written reflections. These options increase flexibility and make consistent work on goals more manageable.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English