Ellen Barnes Velissarios-White is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in various settings, including acute, inpatient, outpatient, group homes, schools, and private practice. She is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and trauma-focused care that meets the unique needs of her clients. With expertise in modalities such as solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and a client-centered approach, Ellen draws from an eclectic range of therapeutic perspectives to empower individuals and families. Her specialties include supporting clients with complex PTSD, LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, adolescents, Autism spectrum, substance abuse, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. Ellen is also a compassionate educator, having served as an adjunct professor at ODU, supervising paraprofessionals and aspiring licensed counselors in the field. She works effectively with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, fostering resilience and promoting mental wellness.