Meghann D. Ellis, LICSW

09/21/2021

Powerful message about our fight and flight response

05/04/2021

While I am so grateful to technology and the flexibility of my clients, I will be slowly transitioning back to the office next week! Looking forward to a combination of telehealth and in person sessions.

10/28/2020

Important read and it highlights how emergency mental health doesn’t have to come in the form of police, so people can safely access higher levels of care.

San Francisco will soon launch the nation's largest experiment that diverts most nonviolent mental health and behavioral crisis calls away from police and to specially trained mobile units.

08/15/2020

To all of my beautiful clients, I will be out of the office from August 15th through August 23rd. I am excited to resume our work together upon my return. If you have a clinical emergency, don't hesitate to call 911.

06/28/2020

To all my clients, I have made the decision to continue teletherapy as my office opens up. This article highlights many of the reasons that have made me come to this decision. Also: as many clients are well aware, I am way too observant and pick up on the smallest facial shift, and masks would take away this superpower! Sending thoughts and strength to everyone!

We're stuck with teletherapy for now because viral safety procedures undermine the psychological safety psychotherapy requires.

05/07/2020

Because today is national “no diet” day I wanted to take the time to remind people the importance on learning a healthier relationship with food. Have you categorized food as bad or good? Healthy or unhealthy? A good starting point is beginning to dissect where you learned these viewpoints. Over time someone else’s words become our own.

04/29/2020

Though my caseload is full, I am offering EMDR services for first responders during this challenging time.

03/20/2020

All insurance companies are currently waiving deductibles and copays, which is going to be a huge relief and allows continued access to mental health support, which is needed during this time. I am mostly full next week, but if a client is in need reach out and I can squeeze someone in!

03/19/2020

Open for business and had a full day of healing! You can do what’s right for public safety and continue your work!

03/16/2020

To support the COVID-19 efforts, I will be 100% Telehealth services for the foreseeable future. Emails have been sent to current clients, and I am here to problem solve on how you can make the most out of your sessions during this time!

03/10/2020

Here is a lovely article about managing anxiety/fear that go along with Coronavirus. A really helpful read.

(My Reframing Anxiety Course goes into significant depth on health anxiety, but I’ve been asked numerous times a day to write about how to handle Coronavirus anxiety, so I am putting some of my tips…

01/20/2020

Great visual on how to hold peoples pain/space instead of trying to problem solve and give advice.