Ellen Rossier, L.C.S.W., C.A.C.III

3393 Iris Avenue, Suite 206
Boulder, Colorado 80301

(303) 494-6877
ellen@ellenrossier.com
www.ellenrossier.com

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Patient Age Groups:
Adults
Adolescents
Young Adults

Serving:
Couples
Families
Individuals
Groups

Education:
M.S.W., Smith College School of Social Work, 1989

Background / Experience:
20 years experience as a psychotherapist

Professional Interests / Specialties:

A client said of my work, "You take the essence of what I've spoken and give it back to me, always with respect and with new revelation.  Your answers frequently surprise me, and give me genuinely new insight into the problem.  Sometimes you've suggested I do the very opposite of what I've been trying.  You emphasize solutions that have lasting value in the pattern of my life."

• Working from an optimistic viewpoint and sharing the belief that each
   of us is a work in progress, that change is possible, and that the pieces of
   one's own particular puzzle can fit together and make sense
• Facilitating reconnection and meaningful relating with couples
• Helping high-school and college-age students with common stresses such
   as self-doubt and self-harm, mood swings, drug/alcohol use, relationships
• Working with pregnancy, post-partum and parenting issues - shedding light on
   why  the experience of parenting is often more difficult than anticipated and
   offering individuals and couples strategies for parenting effectively
• Aiding change with drug/alcohol use or other addictive patterns
• Strengthening capacity for self-care by focusing on healthy sleep, diet,
   exercise, stress management and creative expression skills

Professional Affiliations / Activities:
National Association of Social Workers
National Association of Addiction Professionals
New Mom's Connection support group
EMDR International Association

Other information:
 Certified EMDR Therapist; Certified Addictions Counselor III