Ellen Murray, LCSW — Therapist in Maine

Hi there, I'm Ellen!

You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out for support. I strive to make therapy a welcoming place where you feel understood, supported, and encouraged as you navigate life’s challenges. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be happy to walk alongside you.

My focus

I work with children, teens, and young adults who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure how to manage life’s challenges. I help clients understand their emotions, recognize unhelpful thought patterns, and learn to challenge and reframe them while building confidence and coping skills to feel more capable in everyday life.

My approach

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT while adapting treatment to each individual needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we’ll build practical skills, explore what’s getting in the way, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental. I use active listening and thoughtful feedback to help you feel heard and understood. I’ll work at your pace while gently encouraging you to explore difficult areas when you’re ready, because meaningful growth often happens just outside our comfort zone.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to therapy began with seeing firsthand how deeply mental health can affect a person and the people around them. That experience shaped my belief that everyone deserves a safe space to be their authentic self. Today, I’m motivated by seeing clients discover their own strength and realize they’re capable of meaningful, lasting change.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you, then break them into manageable steps. As your needs change, your goals can change too. I’ll help you recognize progress, build on your strengths, and stay motivated as you develop skills that support lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’d like support with, your goals, and what you hope to get from therapy. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out—just come as you are, and we’ll take it one step at a time.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Behavioral Issues

Child Abuse or Neglect

Oppositional Defiance

+ 18 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based

Narrative

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 8 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Maine.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ellen Murray