Ellen Baker,LPC, NBCFCH, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and runs a solo private practice, Counseling with Heart, in the north metro Atlanta area. Ellen received her BA in Psychology from Emory University in 1989 and her MS in Community Counseling from Georgia State University in 1997. She began her career as a counselor working with youth in residential care providing strengths-based, family- focused services. She later transitioned to foster care, working for a private agency as a program supervisor. After several years in this role, she became a state trainer for this same agency providing training, clinical consultation, and program oversight for program employees and providers. Ellen began her private practice in 2013. She enjoys helping clients who are managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and the impact of trauma. She is also committed to supporting fellow therapists in their personal healing work. Ellen is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, received a Clinical Certification for Stress, Management, and Emotional Management from HeartMath, and is a HeartMath Certified Trainer. She has advanced training in Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT (tapping), and IADC therapy. She is also a certified Spiritual Life Coach and offers group coaching, training, and consultation. Ellen values the power of using brain/body approaches and energy psychology to facilitate healing and growth for her clients.