Mary Ellen Staudt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a commitment to helping clients create the life they aspire to live. By enhancing self-knowledge and effectiveness, she inspires energy and motivation in each day. Mary Ellen identifies opportunities for improvement based on her clients' existing strengths and assists them in developing effective strategies to overcome a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relational conflict. Her solution-focused approach fosters a sense of safety that allows for introspection, reflection, and growth. With extensive experience in psychotherapy for both adults and teenagers, Mary Ellen leads support groups focused on Survivors, Grief, Connections, Eating Disorders, and Women's Issues. She currently serves as a psychotherapist at Fairfield University and has been an adjunct professor in their graduate School of Education & Human Development, as well as a Sexual Assault Confidential Advisor. A significant aspect of her work at LifeBridge Community Services has been centered around healing clients from complex trauma. Her belief in the resilience and internal richness of individuals forms the foundation of her practice, guiding clients to overcome obstacles and embrace their lives fully. Mary Ellen is dedicated to helping each person forge a joyful life narrative.