Ellen Wilkins is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships. With a deep passion for healthy relationships, she believes that a strong therapeutic alliance can foster transformative healing and growth. Ellen works effectively with clients who feel trapped in unhealthy patterns of conflict, whether they are avoiding issues or responding in frustration. Her approach guides clients to expand their awareness of how past experiences influence present dynamics, enabling them to engage with loved ones authentically while maintaining their sense of self. In her sessions, she focuses on the individual's role within their relational system, transforming feelings of helplessness into opportunities for empowerment. Utilizing techniques such as mindfulness, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused therapy, her positive, integrative approach emphasizes strengths, wellness, and the potential for change. Ellen's background in physical therapy provides her with a unique perspective on the mind-body connection, and her ultimate goal is to help clients transform their pain and achieve a state of acceptance and peace, empowering them to live life to the fullest.