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Ellen Mail, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C

(she/her)

First Crocus Psychotherapy, LLC

LICSW, PMH-C

Clients I Work With

I work with clients experiencing distress related to difficult seasons and transitions, such as: ・pregnancy and postpartum-related depression and anxiety ・new parenthood ・depression, anxiety or life-limiting illness ・bereavement or anticipatory loss

Approach

I practice from a person-centered, integrative therapy orientation to tend to each client’s unique needs and challenges. I also weave self-compassion, mindfulness, and somatic techniques into my clinical work. Humor is sometimes employed — and always welcome — in session, too. My therapeutic approach focuses on developing the relationship between client and clinician because the therapeutic relationship is well-established as the most effective component of therapy. Empathy, respect, compassion, collaboration, and at times humor comprise the foundation of my practice style. I pay close attention to my clients’ needs and wishes — and how they shift over time — via intentional listening, reflection and collaborative discovery to facilitate self-discovery, healing, and change.

More About My Practice

I offer walking therapy sessions to clients based in Indianapolis. Walking therapy combines traditional talk therapy with movement and nature. It is particularly helpful for clients who are anxious and/or clients who are more comfortable talking with less direct eye contact.

Ages Served

Adults
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

In Person Availability

In person walking sessions for Indianapolis-based clients

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-Based
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focusing Oriented Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Somatic Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
Chronic Pain and Illness
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale

Session Fees

$120
-$170

State Licensed In

Indiana
Massachusetts