Maria Ellis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Maria Ellis

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 21 days ago

Maria's approach to her work with clients is strengths based, interactive and accepting.

I have spent the past 21 years providing a safe therapeutic space where clients can explore and work through issues in order to heal and grow. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, exposure and response prevention, and prolonged exposure therapy. She has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with concerns ranging from mood disorders to self harm behaviors.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Aging
  • Anger Issues
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dependent Personality
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Histrionic Personality
  • Hoarding
  • Insomnia
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)

Location

  • Katie's Way

    Office Building

    720 Poyntz AveManhattan, KS 66502

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA) – Kansas
  • Humana – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medicare – Kansas
  • Preferred – Kansas
  • Providers Care – Kansas
  • Tricare – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    BSRB

    2239, Kansas