Kirsten Ellingsen

Kirsten Ellingsen, PhD, PMH-C, is a dedicated psychologist committed to enhancing the health, development, and positive functioning of children, adolescents, and young adults. She is also passionate about providing support to pregnant and postpartum mothers. Kirsten's goal is to deliver informed, strengths-based, and research-supported treatment with compassion. She collaborates with children and their parents to improve wellbeing and functioning, strengthen relationships, and develop skills to manage stress, anxiety, behavior, and emotions effectively. Therapy sessions with Kirsten emphasize collaboration, focusing on individual strengths, reducing challenges, and fostering effective coping strategies for optimal engagement in daily life. Utilizing evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy, Kirsten brings advanced training as an early childhood pediatric psychologist. Her specialization includes autism, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, and giftedness, particularly for twice-exceptional children and teens, as well as addressing anxiety and depression in pregnant and new mothers. With over 20 years of experience in research, advocacy, and clinical practice, Kirsten’s aim is to support parents, build strong relationships, and help children and teens reach their fullest potential to participate fully in all areas of life.