Meghann D. Ellis, LICSW

Services

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Talk Therapy

Are you ready for long term changes in your life?  My curious and interactive approach helps you heal not just current day symptoms, but deeply seeded roots.  I have an energy and passion for the work that creates a safe and nonjudgemental place for you to learn and heal. 

I believe that mental health and physical health are very connected, especially when it comes to anxiety and trauma.  Part of our work together will be you learning how your body has adapted to stress and hardships over the years and also how to reverse these adaptations.

Specialty                                     

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • Dissocative Disorders

  • Overall Health/Wellness

  • Adults

 

 

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Don’t be intimidated by the sound of this!  EMDR is an evidence based practice that uses bilateral stimulation (left/right eye or sensory movements) to help you reprocess difficult memories and belief system to work through negative thoughts and beliefs connected to our past!  

Did you know that this intervention is not just helpful for treating trauma?  Whether you are working through shame, lack of control or being unable to meet goals for yourself, EMDR can help unblock you!  Questions on how EMDR could help you?  I would be happy to answer any questions!  

Also, I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, which means I have undergone the highest levels of accreditation to provide this modality!

 

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Internal Healing/Parts Work

I believe that healing comes from the body as well as the mind. Talk therapy is amazing but only gets us to one dimension of healing.  Internal parts work is a rich experience where you get to connect with all aspects of self that have had to change, adapt and protect as a result of life stressors and trauma. I am thoroughly trained in the approach of Ego State Therapy, which will guide you through deep and powerful interactive visualizations to make sense out of the chaos that life has brought.

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EMDR& Deep Internal Healing Intensives

I am so passionate about the effectiveness that EMDR Intensives offer. They differ from the traditional EMDR session due the ability to dive deeper into the internal system, and reprocess memory more thoroughly due to the extended time. These intensives are curated to target to each client’s unique needs and require a high degree of specialization from the therapist. I currently offer intensives starting at 3 hours in length. We can increase to a 6 hour session later on, if deemed clinically necessary.

I have found limitations in the confinement of the 45-60 minute structures that insurance companies mandate. There isn’t enough time to slow down and focus on the layers of messages and emotions arising from EMDR and internal parts work. I have also observed that clients may be ready for deep reprocessing one week, but then it takes weeks or months to get back to that same level of readiness. In intensive work, you get to focus on the heart of what needs healing, without the commitment of weekly EMDR/parts therapy.

What to expect: A free Zoom consultation is provided with Meghann before commitment to intensive work, to see if this intervention is right for you! In preparation for your intensive, it is important to tend to your physical needs. This work will be filling and tiring. Ensuring that your evening is quiet and that you have time to rest and reflect is important. This may require shifting your schedule for the evening and possibly the following day. After the session: Reprocessing continues after session. You may notice a change in energy levels, emotions and a shift in dreams. This should fade within 24-48 hours. It’s important to write down any thoughts, feelings, dreams that occur during this time, as these will be important tools for future healing.

Most clients utilize EMDR intensives every few months. It is important to note that though this is an important alternative to weekly therapy, it still requires commitment.

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Clinical Consultation & Supervision

I have a love for teaching and empowering therapists to be the best forms of themselves.  I have 13 years of experience providing consultation to both young therapist and seasoned clinicians. Prior to entering the private practice world, I managed and supervised outpatient and in-home therapy departments for over 7 years, a well as taking on some of the most at-risk cases within the state of Massachusetts.  

My mission is to develop critical thinking and self awareness of the therapist within the clinical hour.  Whether you are looking for guidance on challenging cases, supervision for licensing requirements, assistance with passing the LICSW exam, or just to continue to grow as a therapist, I am here to help!

Looking for EMDR Consultation? I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant. I can help you further enrich your own work, or provide hours towards your certification journey.

My services are offered through Zoom, which offers flexibility to busy therapists looking for guidance.

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Health & Wellness

Everyone's journey towards their healthiest version of themselves is different.  I have an individualized and all encompassing approach that meets anyone's needs.  Whether you are struggling with body image, an eating disorder, or are just feeling stuck meeting your health goals, I am here to help.  

I use expressive therapies to help clients develop deeper understandings of themselves.  I also have had my own journey with health, and have used exercise as a way to overcome my own anxieties and sadness.