- 26 years experience
- Focus on trauma
- Practical skills
About Ellen
Ellen Mauldin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 26 years of practice in California. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma, and big life changes. Ellen combines practical strategies with steady listening to help people move forward.
She uses a mix of approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work. Sessions often focus on skills people can try between meetings, such as managing overwhelming thoughts or practicing new ways of responding to stress. Ellen also brings attachment-informed thinking to relationship and parenting concerns.
Ellen has spent many years involved in both clinical and court-related work, which has shaped how she thinks about complex trauma and high-conflict situations. That background informs her clinical focus on trauma, anxiety disorders, eating disorder recovery, and relationship concerns. She pays attention to patterns that keep problems going and to small changes that reduce strain.
People who choose her tend to want practical tools alongside open conversation. Ellen aims to make therapy straightforward and usable in daily life. She helps clients set clear goals and map steps toward them.
Her practice includes attention to a wide range of issues, including parenting challenges, grief, identity concerns, addiction, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She sees English-speaking clients across California and is open to working with international clients as appropriate.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and practice actions that match those values. It uses simple exercises and everyday experiments to reduce the impact of painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often includes clear homework tasks like tracking moods or practicing new behaviors between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches that match the issue, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to find the best way to address symptoms and reach practical goals.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats work better when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while others suit longer focused work. Discussing format and session length during intake helps shape a plan that fits everyday life without promising a particular setup.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ellen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, parenting concerns, eating issues, addiction, bipolar and depression among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical skill-building with empathic listening. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in both clinical and court-related roles, which informs her approach to complex trauma and high-conflict situations.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices across California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and works with English-speaking clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.