Marissa Ellis
(She/Her/Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychotherapist
I provide a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment by meeting my clients where they are at. Reach out to me to see if we may be a good fit.
Life's unpredictability and challenges can lead to uncertainty, fear, and stress. Many clients who seek my psychotherapy services experience stress, anxiety, or depression, often stemming from life transitions, grief, or struggles with interpersonal relationships and self-identity. Whether they are new to therapy or have tried it before, clients may feel apprehensive about continuing their healing journey. In our sessions, clients find a welcoming, supportive, and comfortable environment where they feel understood and heard. I provide psychotherapy to adults and utilize a strength-based, relational approach in therapy. I have over 6 years of experience in treating mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, and homesickness with college students, veteran struggles, relationship/family challenges, etc. I utilize humor which helps instill positivity, confidence, and hope. I provide a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment by meeting my clients where they are at. I believe building rapport and trust with my clients is imperative to the therapeutic work, relationship, and achieving set goals in therapy. Reach out to me to see if we may be a good fit to work together.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Process-Oriented Psychology
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Up to$350per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Hennepin Health – Minnesota
- Medicaid – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
Minnesota Board of Psychology
LP4564, Minnesota
Education
William James College
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2023