Ellen Arfin

Ellen Arfin is an accomplished Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a wealth of professional training and experience in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. She works with a diverse clientele, including adolescents, adults, and elders, offering a relational and interpersonal approach aimed at alleviating suffering and enhancing emotional awareness. Ellen believes in guiding clients toward discovering their authentic paths, aligned with their values and aspirations. Her active engagement includes sharing valuable observations that shed light on overlooked aspects of clients' experiences, challenging self-defeating assumptions when necessary. She creates a safe and judgment-free space for self-exploration, focusing on current challenges that hinder a fulfilling life while also connecting the dots with the past to create meaning and empower clients with greater freedom of choice. With years of practice, Ellen has supported a wide range of individuals and couples, and also contributes to the field through teaching, supervision, writing, and administrative roles at a psychotherapy institute. Her compassionate understanding of people's struggles, coupled with her ability to help uncover hidden and untapped potentials, makes her a skilled and dedicated therapist.