Ellen Markey, LPC

Ellen Markey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults 18 and older and supports concerns that include grief, relationship strain, caregiver stress, addiction, and issues related to aging and geriatric care. Ellen focuses on listening carefully and responding to what each person needs in the moment.

Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions center on empathic listening, practical conversation, and steps people can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow a person's lead and uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and make changes that fit their life.

Ellen's background includes a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and clinical work focused on helping people adapt to sudden or long-term physical illness or injury. She has experience supporting people through the emotions that follow health changes, including grief, anxiety, anger, and depression.

She also supports people facing workplace stress, isolation or loneliness, seasonal mood shifts, sleep or eating concerns, and issues tied to visual impairment or chronic pain. Ellen emphasizes practical coping, acceptance where helpful, and small steps toward goals.

People who prefer a calm, listening-based approach often find her style approachable. To explore whether her way of working fits your needs, use the site's Start Therapy flow to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

How Ellen's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s priorities. The therapist responds with empathy, helps reflect what feels important, and supports the client in deciding next steps. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through stress, grief, or life changes.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons for change. It works well for issues like managing addictive behaviors, making health-related changes, or finding motivation during transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ellen will help identify which methods make sense based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the process stays collaborative.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular meetings during job changes, caregiving periods, or when mobility is limited. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for scheduling and check-in.