About Ellen Bass

Ellen Bass | MA, LMHCA

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE

Counseling for Adults (18+)

Ellen is passionate about empowering people to discover their innate strength, power, and resilience even when faced with hardship, loss, and suffering. She believes that our stories are meaningful and impactful, and she adopts a non-pathologizing approach, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than symptoms or disorders. She strives to build a warm and compassionate environment to help clients bring about change and meaning in their life.

Ellen is deeply committed to empowering individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, social anxiety, ADHD, imposter syndrome, low self-confidence, negative self-image, depression, loneliness, and struggles with self-acceptance, self-trust, and decision-making. She also specializes in supporting individuals grappling with perfectionism, people-pleasing tendencies, and the aftermath of narcissistic or emotional abuse, as well as those processing the long-term impacts of childhood bullying, ostracism, and loneliness. Ellen is particularly passionate about guiding clients through the complexities of life after difficult relationships and life experiences, providing compassionate support every step of the way.

Ellen primarily uses Narrative Therapy, and aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She believes that understanding and reauthoring our personal stories can lead to healing and transformation. She helps clients recognize and move beyond the harmful roles and narratives they are stuck in, connecting deeply with their true self, emotions, and core values to foster meaningful change and a fulfilling life.

Ellen moved to the Pacific Northwest from Wisconsin a couple years ago and has enjoyed exploring the sights, trying new restaurants, and eating Thai food. She has a creative spirit, loves moving her body, and being active. Ellen is an artist, loves funk music and yoga. She also enjoys relaxing days with her partner and dog ‘Red’ watching her favorite shows.

Education:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (WA): #MC61509788
• Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark College
• Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy from Edgewood College

Areas of Interest:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Body Image Concerns