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Ellen Thornton-Love, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ellen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ellen. View 9 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oregon

Recent reviews

Ellen does a great job of listening and providing support, and knows a lot about my particular concerns and how to creatively address those things. She is a very valuable therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Ellen is extremely knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate. I am grateful to be working wit her.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Ellen

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Oregon with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Family of origin issues Family problems Impulsivity Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ellen Thornton-Love's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407048796.

  • LCSW · Oregon · L6833 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ellen Thornton-Love

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

9 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Attentive Grateful Support Understanding Caring Comfortable Easy Fantastic Helped

Ellen does a great job of listening and providing support, and knows a lot about my particular concerns and how to creatively address those things. She is a very valuable therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Ellen is extremely knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate. I am grateful to be working wit her.

Reviewed July 2024

Ellen is really easy to talk to and very non-judgmental. She is giving me new tools for my toolbox.

Reviewed July 2024

This is my first time with therapy and Ellen has been so attentive with making sure that I have a safe space. She does more than just listen to you talk (which I feel is a problem with therapists where they listen and not give you solutions) and helps you find healthy solutions to your problems and feelings. She’s great at guiding you/validating your feelings.

Reviewed June 2024

Ellen is great! She knows a lot about what I am going through and offers a lot of support, as well as advice that works. I would not be doing as well as I am, without her, for sure.

Reviewed June 2024

Ellen has been very lovely and caring towards me. Made me very comfortable and talking about the situation I’m in, Better help chose a wonderful therapist for me!

Reviewed April 2024

She s great

Reviewed March 2024

Fantastic person! Very, very attentive. She’s super understanding and has outstanding communication sklills!

Reviewed February 2024

Ellen is very well versed in my area of need, and has already helped me navigate some extremely difficult issues. I am grateful to have found such a great fit on just the first try!

Reviewed February 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen Thornton-Love offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ellen Thornton-Love works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ellen Thornton-Love speak?

Ellen Thornton-Love speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ellen Thornton-Love have?

Ellen Thornton-Love has 20 years of experience.

Where is Ellen Thornton-Love licensed to practice?

Ellen Thornton-Love is licensed to practice in Oregon.

Does Ellen Thornton-Love accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ellen Thornton-Love does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ellen Thornton-Love offer?

Ellen Thornton-Love offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ellen Thornton-Love?

Ellen Thornton-Love can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ellen Thornton-Love?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.