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Ellen Savage, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ellen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ellen. View 30 reviews
Great news, Ellen is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Montana and Idaho

Recent reviews

Ellen has provided such exceptional expertise, perspective, and teachings that has allowed me to grow and reach my personal goals. To say I'm thankful to have found her as a therapist would be an understatement. She approaches things with directness, but with a kindness that allows you to work through hard things. I highly recommend Ellen and am so appreciative of my time with her.

Reviewed September 2024

Ellen challenges me and doesn’t let me use excuses and my intelligence to get in the way of working out my issues. I appreciate that very much

Reviewed August 2024

More about Ellen

  • 42 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I am licensed in the state of Montana to do mental health counseling and therapy, as well as a Certified Coach. I’ve been self-employed for over 30 years and have a wide range of experience. I particularly work with persons who experience anxiety, stress and depression - often as a result of family problems and frequently work issues! I’ve also worked with all branches of the military working with troops and family both in the USA and abroad.

My style of counseling tends to be more direct than passive. I believe in warmth, compassion and listening along with guidance and directio...

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Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Depression
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Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Licenses

Ellen Savage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689666273.

  • LCPC · Montana · BBH-LCPC-LIC-27 · Expires December 2024
  • LCPC · Idaho · LCPC-9438 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ellen Savage

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

30 reviews

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Ellen has provided such exceptional expertise, perspective, and teachings that has allowed me to grow and reach my personal goals. To say I'm thankful to have found her as a therapist would be an understatement. She approaches things with directness, but with a kindness that allows you to work through hard things. I highly recommend Ellen and am so appreciative of my time with her.

Reviewed September 2024

Ellen challenges me and doesn’t let me use excuses and my intelligence to get in the way of working out my issues. I appreciate that very much

Reviewed August 2024

Ellen is a light in my life! She brings ideas to our conversations that I may not have previously thought about. I appreciate her willingness to give me the tough love. I’d highly encourage anyone thinking about therapy to just start, give it a try, and see where it can bring you!

Reviewed August 2024

Ellen call is how she sees it, and she is not wrong. I love her attention to ALL the details and her wide knowledge and experience. Just one conversation opened up so much and I am so thankful for her words.

Reviewed August 2024

Ellen is such an amazing therapist! I was reluctant to try therapy but she is the nicest and most understanding person and I’m so glad she’s my therapist! She knows when to take things a little easier and when to be blunt, it has helped me with a lot of different issues in my life.

Reviewed July 2024

Ellen is the first therapist I’ve been with that didn’t treat me like an idiot. I never had to re-explain my feelings and our conversations never felt stagnant. She is very energetic and kind, and helped me find new perspectives to my concerns (which for an over-thinker is very impressive). Thanks Ellen❤️

Reviewed July 2024

Love ELLEN!!!! She totally gets me!!

Reviewed April 2024

Ellen has been one of My favorite counselors so far. The first day talking with her, she helped me out with some of my concerns and struggles, and was not afraid to Let me know What I need to work on And where I need to stand my ground, and I love the honest talk.

Reviewed March 2024

Great person

Reviewed February 2024

She is so wonderful! Feels like I’ve known her for a long time even after only a few visits. Highly recommend!

Reviewed January 2024

So far I am liking the communication. Thank you

Reviewed December 2023

Mrs. Savage is very kind. Has been helping me work out somethings that have weighed me down for many years.

Reviewed December 2023

Ellen is really wonderful, she's my favourite therapist to date (I've had many, haha). She asks good questions and challenges me to look deeper when it might not be the comfortable thing to do. She's open minded and kind, it's easy to talk to her. I have been seeing her for a while and my partner thinks I've become more confident, self aware and less anxious. Highly recommend! Thank you Ellen

Reviewed December 2023

Ellen has been excellent to work with. She responds quickly to any questions or concerns and follows up to see how I am doing. Our sessions have been great and allowed me to reach the goals I set for my therapy. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring but provides worthwhile insights to move forward.

Reviewed November 2023

Ellen is awesome! She asked questions and is there when you need her. Definitely one of the best!!!

Reviewed November 2023

Ellen is a true professional!! She is exactly what I had been looking for in a therapist. She is understanding, asks questions to get a true understanding of my experiences, and actually makes me laugh. I leave her sessions feeling more informed, empowered, and like I am making true progress.

Reviewed November 2023

ellen is prompt and so easy to talk to. she is extremely understanding.

Reviewed November 2023

She is absolutely amazing at breaking down problems and helping you realize what your solutions are. Very informative, welcoming, and has a great personality.

Reviewed August 2023

Ellen is amazing. She really challenges me and goes deep. I'm learning so much! This is the most use I have gotten out of therapy and I've had a lot of it. On top of that Ellen is really kind and funny. I would recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed July 2023

Ellen was amazing! She helped me navigate a difficult stage of life, and I am so grateful for her empathy and her objective insight. Additionally, my general experience with BetterHelp was extremely positive. My therapist was a great match. The BetterHelp platform was simple and easy to use. I would 100% recommend BetterHelp (and Ellen Savage) to anyone needing to find a therapist.

Reviewed July 2023

Ellen has a lot of experience with therapy and I highly recommend her! She’s great and she’s honest and doesn’t beat around the bush! Love that she’s my therapist!!

Reviewed July 2023

Easy to work with so far. I appreciate how she listens.

Reviewed June 2023

Ellen has been an incredible asset for my personal development. She is up-front and honest and will respectfully tell you how it is instead of just telling you what you want to hear. She has helped me make huge strides in my relationships, career and personal development, and has given me tools to dive deeper into the areas of my personality and past that are holding me back. She is an excellent active listener, asking clarifying questions along the way, which makes you feel incredibly heard and understood in a way that is difficult to find these days. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone who is truly looking to grow and learn, and not just looking for someone to give them kind words and a pat on the back.

Reviewed March 2023

Ellen is a GREAT therapist. She really keeps it real and encourages me to be the best version of myself. I really enjoyed talking with her because she really cared for my self growth and healing. Her tips made me really transform into someone I'm happy to be.

Reviewed March 2023

Ellen has been helpful. She is direct and cuts through to the core of things. I appreciate this about her.

Reviewed March 2023

Ellen was extremely helpful and kind to me during each of our sessions. She was forward with me and helped me to resolve my issues and answer my own questions in a supportive and encouraging manner. I would happily come back to her with any and all future problems I may have. There’s not enough wonderful things I can say about my experience with her!

Reviewed February 2023

Ellen brings not only her deep clinical experience but also maturity and wisdom. I highly recommend Ellen to anybody who is looking to gain new insights through individual therapy sessions.

Reviewed February 2023

Professional and personable.

Reviewed January 2023

Ellen is a calming presence, listens to my train of thought and asks questions that got me thinking about why I do certain things. She's exactly what I needed at this point in my life.

Reviewed January 2023

Ellen in mature and understanding. She provides a safe and warm environment where I can share my concerns, and guides me through the tough times. Highly recommended!!

Reviewed January 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen Savage offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ellen Savage works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ellen Savage speak?

Ellen Savage speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ellen Savage have?

Ellen Savage has 42 years of experience.

Where is Ellen Savage licensed to practice?

Ellen Savage is licensed to practice in Montana and Idaho.

Does Ellen Savage accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Ellen Savage accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ellen Savage offer?

Ellen Savage offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Ellen Savage?

Ellen Savage can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ellen Savage?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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