Sue Ellen Talley

Sue Ellen Talley, MA, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families through various challenges. With a focus on issues such as trauma and PTSD, divorce, chronic illness, anxiety, and bullying, Sue provides a safe space for young clients to explore their feelings and experiences. Engaging with a gestalt orientation, her therapeutic interventions often incorporate experiential activities that encourage self-discovery and emotional expression. Trained extensively under the guidance of Violet Oaklander, Sue offers international trainings in the Oaklander Model, a specialized theoretical framework for working with children and their families. Her mission is to empower children by enhancing their sense of self, improving behaviors, and fostering better connections with themselves and their environment. The Oaklander Model has shown remarkable effectiveness in addressing a wide range of symptoms and behavioral challenges, particularly those associated with loss, grief, and the transitions that can impact healthy emotional development.